World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : South Korea and Hong Kong both exit FIFA World Cup
SEOUL, Dec. 4, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : South Korea defeated Hong Kong by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Sunday. Both teams are eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
South Korea
5:2
Hong Kong
5:2 (2:0)
- 4 December 1977
- Seoul
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 14 |
| South Korea | 10 |
 Kuwait | 9 |
 Australia | 7 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
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