World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : South Korea held to a 1-1 draw by Iran but qualifies for 2010 World Cup
SEOUL, Jun. 17, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : South Korea tied 1-1 with Iran (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday night. South Korea secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Iran is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group 2
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Overview
South Korea at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1954)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2002)
Iran at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1978)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
South Korea
1:1
Iran
1:1 (0:0)
- 17 June 2009
- 20:00
- Seoul
Fourth Round Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 16 |
 North Korea | 11 |
| Iran | 11 |
 Saudi Arabia | 11 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
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