World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : South Korea defeats Malaysia 2-1
KUWAIT CITY, Apr. 21, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : South Korea defeated Malaysia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Koreans top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet Thailand on April 24, while Malaysia will face Kuwait.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Malaysia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
South Korea
2:1
Malaysia
2:1 (1:1)
- 21 April 1981
- Kuwait City
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 2 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
| Malaysia | 0 |
Matches
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