World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : North Korea defeats Hong Kong 4-1
PYONGYANG, Jul. 2, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Hong Kong by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday.
The result put the Koreans top of Group 6 with 7 points. Hong Kong is bottom with 3 points. In their last game, North Korea will meet third-placed Indonesia on July 9.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
North Korea
4:1
Hong Kong
4:1 (2:1)
- 2 July 1989
- Pyongyang
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| North Korea | 7 |
 Japan | 7 |
 Indonesia | 5 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
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