World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Hong Kong held to a 1-1 draw by Malaysia but qualifies for next round
SINGAPORE, Mar. 8, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Malaysia tied 1-1 with Hong Kong (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Hong Kong advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Malaysia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Malaysia 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)
Malaysia
1:1
Hong Kong
1:1 (1:1)
- 8 March 1977
- Singapore
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 6 |
 Singapore | 5 |
| Malaysia | 4 |
 Thailand | 2 |
 Indonesia | 1 |
Matches
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