World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Lebanon defeats Burma 2-0
BANGKOK, Oct. 8, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Lebanon defeated Burma by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok.
Lebanon dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Maatouk in the 28th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Lebaneses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Atwi in stoppage time.
The result put the Lebanese third in Group G with 6 points. Burma is fourth with one point. In their next game, Lebanon will meet second-placed Kuwait at the Suphachalasai Stadium on October 13, while Burma will face Laos.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group G
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Overview
Burma at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2010)
Lebanon at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
- 8 October 2015
- 19:00
- Bangkok
Second Round Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 12 |
 Kuwait | 6 |
| Lebanon | 6 |
| Burma | 1 |
 Laos | 1 |
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