1976 AFC Asian Cup final

The 1976 AFC Asian Cup Final was a football match which determined the winner of the 1976 AFC Asian Cup, the 6th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, a quadrennial tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of the Asian Football Confederation.[2] The match was won by Iran, defeating Kuwait 1–0 to win their third AFC Asian Cup.

1976 AFC Asian Cup Final
Aryamehr Stadiym now known as Azadi Stadium (pictured in 2013) held the final
Event1976 AFC Asian Cup
Date13 June 1976 (1976-06-13)
VenueAryamehr Stadium, Tehran
RefereeJean Dubach (Switzerland)
Attendance100,000[1]
1972
1980

Venue

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The Aryamehr Stadium (now Azadi Stadium), located in Tehran, Iran, hosted the 1976 AFC Asian Cup Final. The 78,116-seat stadium was built in 1971 and is primarily used by the Iran national football team. It was the main stadium used to host the 1976 Asian Cup; seven matches were played in the stadium including the final.

Route to the final

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Iran Round Kuwait
Opponents Result Group stage Opponents Result
  Iraq 2–0 Match 1   Malaysia 2–0
  South Yemen 8–0 Match 2   China 1–0
Group B winners

Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Iran (H) 2 4
2   Iraq 2 2
3   South Yemen 2 0
Source: RSSSF
(H) Hosts
Final standings Group A winners

Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Kuwait 2 4
2   China 2 1
3   Malaysia 2 1
Source: RSSSF
Opponents Result Knockout stage Opponents Result
  China 2–0 (a.e.t.) Semi-finals   Iraq 3–2 (a.e.t.)

Match

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Iran  1–0  Kuwait
Parvin   71' Report
Attendance: 100,000[3]
Referee: Jean Dubach (Switzerland)

References

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  1. ^ "Ettelaat13550324".
  2. ^ "Asian Cup: Know Your History - Part One (1956-1988) | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  3. ^ "Ettelaat13550324".
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