World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Hong Kong defeats Thailand 2-1
SINGAPORE, Mar. 5, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Thailand by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put Hong Kong top of Group 1 with 5 points. Thailand is bottom with no points. In their last game, Hong Kong will meet second-placed Malaysia on March 8, while Thailand will face Indonesia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Thailand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Thailand
1:2
Hong Kong
1:2 (0:0)
- 5 March 1977
- Singapore
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 5 |
 Malaysia | 3 |
 Singapore | 3 |
 Indonesia | 1 |
| Thailand | 0 |
Matches
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