World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Hong Kong beats Indonesia 4-1
SINGAPORE, Feb. 28, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Indonesia by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Monday.
The result put Hong Kong top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Hong Kong will meet second-placed Singapore on March 2, while Indonesia will face Malaysia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Indonesia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Hong Kong
4:1
Indonesia
4:1 (0:1)
- 28 February 1977
- Singapore
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2 |
 Singapore | 2 |
 Malaysia | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
| Indonesia | 0 |
Matches
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