World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran beats Australia 1-0
TEHERAN, Nov. 25, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Australia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Friday.
The result put the Iranians top of the group with 12 points. Australia is fourth with 7 points. In their last game, Iran will meet second-placed Kuwait on December 3.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Iran
1:0
Australia
1:0 (0:0)
- 25 November 1977
- Teheran
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 12 |
 Kuwait | 9 |
 South Korea | 8 |
| Australia | 7 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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