In this article, we will further explore 1972 AFC Asian Cup and its impact on today's society. 1972 AFC Asian Cup has been a topic of interest and discussion for many years, and its relevance remains palpable today. From its origins to its evolution over time, 1972 AFC Asian Cup has left a significant mark on various aspects of human life, affecting everything from interpersonal relationships to political and economic dynamics. Through this detailed analysis, we will seek to better understand 1972 AFC Asian Cup's role in today's world and reflect on its influence in the future.
Asian Cup Thailand 1972 เอเชียนคัพ 2515 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Thailand |
Dates | 7–19 May |
Teams | 6 |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Iran (2nd title) |
Runners-up | South Korea |
Third place | Thailand |
Fourth place | Khmer Republic |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 13 |
Goals scored | 38 (2.92 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Hossein Kalani (5 goals) |
Best player(s) | Ebrahim Ashtiani |
The 1972 AFC Asian Cup was the 5th edition of the men's AFC Asian Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), that was hosted in Thailand. The finals were held in Thailand between 7 May and 19 May 1972. It was won by Iran.
Team | Qualified as | Qualified on | Previous appearance |
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Thailand | Hosts* and Central Zone winners | 30 May 1971 | 0 (debut) |
Iran | 1968 AFC Asian Cup champions | 19 May 1968 | 1 (1968) |
Khmer Republic | Central Zone runners-up | 30 May 1971 | 0 (debut) |
South Korea | Eastern zone winners (automatically qualified) | 1971 | 3 (1956, 1960, 1964) |
Iraq | Western Zone winners | 22 December 1971 | 0 (debut) |
Kuwait | Western Zone runners-up | 21 December 1971 | 0 (debut) |
Bangkok | |
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National Stadium | |
Capacity: 26,000 | |
South Korea | 0–0 | Iraq |
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Penalties | ||
Cha Bum-Kun Hwang Jae-Man Park Su-Deok |
2–4 | Aziz Nouri Kadhim Fathi |
Iran | 2–0 | Khmer Republic |
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Kalani 45' Iranpak 51' |
Thailand | 0–2 | Kuwait |
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Jawad Khalaf 42' Fayez Marzouq 87' |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Iran | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 | Advance to Knockout stage |
2 | Thailand (H) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 | |
3 | Iraq | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 2 | Advance to Knockout stage |
2 | Khmer Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 2 | |
3 | Kuwait | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 2 |
South Korea | 4–1 | Khmer Republic |
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Park Su-deok 37' Lee Hoi-taek 59' Cha Bum-kun 69' Park Lee-chun 78' |
Doeur Sokhom 82' |
South Korea | 1–2 | Kuwait |
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Park Lee-chun 2' (pen.) | Mohammad Sultan 25' Ibrahim Duraiham 73' |
Khmer Republic | 4–0 | Kuwait |
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Doeur Sokhom 23' Sok Sun Hean 56' Tes Sean 59' Sea Cheng Eang 80' |
Semi-finals | Final | |||||
16 May–Bangkok | ||||||
Iran | 2 | |||||
19 May–Bangkok | ||||||
Khmer Republic | 1 | |||||
Iran (a.e.t.) | 2 | |||||
17 May–Bangkok | ||||||
South Korea | 1 | |||||
South Korea (pen.) | 1 (2) | |||||
Thailand | 1 (1) | |||||
Third place | ||||||
19 May–Bangkok | ||||||
Khmer Republic | 2 (3) | |||||
Thailand (pen.) | 2 (5) |
Iran | 2–1 | Khmer Republic |
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Iranpak 13' Ghelichkhani 47' |
Doeur Sokhom 18' |
South Korea | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Thailand |
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Park Lee-chun 115' | Prapon Tantariyanond 98' | |
Penalties | ||
2–1 |
Khmer Republic | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Thailand |
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Tol Kimchi 44', 49' | Ich Narding 6', 90+13' | |
Penalties | ||
3–5 |
Iran | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | South Korea |
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Jabbari 48' Kalani 108' |
Park Lee-chun 65' |