World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran beats Kuwait 2-1 to qualify for 1978 World Cup
KUWAIT CITY, Dec. 3, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Kuwait by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Saturday. Iran secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Kuwait is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Kuwait
1:2
Iran
1:2 (1:0)
- 3 December 1977
- Kuwait City
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 14 |
| Kuwait | 9 |
 South Korea | 8 |
 Australia | 7 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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