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1976 AFC Asian Cup final

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1976 AFC Asian Cup Final
Aryamehr Stadiym now known as Azadi Stadium (pictured in 2013) held the final
Event1976 AFC Asian Cup
Iran Kuwait
Iran Kuwait
1 0
Date13 June 1976 (1976-06-13)
VenueAryamehr Stadium, Tehran
RefereeJean Dubach (Switzerland)
Attendance100,000[1]
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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.

Venue

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Main article: Azadi Stadium

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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Further information: 1976 AFC Asian Cup
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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