1968 AFC Asian Cup
Asian Cup Iran1968 |
| Tournament details |
| Host country |
 Iran |
| Dates |
10 May – 19 May |
| Teams |
5 |
| Venue(s) |
1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions |
Champions  |
Iran (1st title) |
Second place  |
.svg/22px-Flag_of_Burma_(1948-1974).svg.png) Myanmar |
Third place  |
 Israel |
| Fourth place |
 Republic of China |
| Tournament statistics |
| Matches played |
10 |
| Goals scored |
32 (3. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, 2 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Homayoun Behzadi
Moshe Romano
Giora Spiegel
(4 goals) |
The Asian Football Confederation's 1968 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Iran between May 10 and May 19. Homayoun Behzadi (born June 20, 1942 in Khorramabad, Iran) is a retired Iranian footballer. Giora Spiegel (גיורא שפיגל (born July 27, 1947 in Petah Tikva) is a former Israeli international footballer and is currently The 46 member Asian Football Confederation ( AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel, and including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and
The final tournament was organised on a round robin basis, and host country Iran won with a perfect record of four wins. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football
Qualification
- Iran qualified automatically as hosts
- Israel qualified automatically as defending champions
The other 3 qualifying teams were:
Qualifying Rounds
Group 1
All matches held in Burma
November 12, 1967
November 13, 1967
November 15, 1967
November 16, 1967
November 18, 1967
November 19, 1967
Group 1 Results
Burma qualified from group 1. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Pakistan national football team is the national team of Pakistan and is controlled by the PFF and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Pakistan national football team is the national team of Pakistan and is controlled by the PFF and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. Pakistan national football team is the national team of Pakistan and is controlled by the PFF and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Pakistan national football team is the national team of Pakistan and is controlled by the PFF and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation.
Group 2
All matches held in Hong Kong
March 22, 1967
March 24, 1967
March 26, 1967
March 29, 1967
March 31, 1967
April 2, 1967
Group 2 Results
Hong Kong qualified from group 2. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The South Vietnam national football team was the national team of South Vietnam between 1949 and 1975. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Malaysia national football team is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. The Singapore national football team is the national Football (soccer team of Singapore. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The South Vietnam national football team was the national team of South Vietnam between 1949 and 1975. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Singapore national football team is the national Football (soccer team of Singapore. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Malaysia national football team is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The South Vietnam national football team was the national team of South Vietnam between 1949 and 1975. The Malaysia national football team is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Singapore national football team is the national Football (soccer team of Singapore. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Malaysia national football team is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The South Vietnam national football team was the national team of South Vietnam between 1949 and 1975. The Singapore national football team is the national Football (soccer team of Singapore. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The South Vietnam national football team was the national team of South Vietnam between 1949 and 1975. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Malaysia national football team is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia. The Singapore national football team is the national Football (soccer team of Singapore.
Group 3
All matches held in Hong Kong
July 27, 1967
August 1, 1967
August 3, 1967
August 5, 1967
August 7, 1967
Group 3 Results
Taiwan qualified from group 3. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Philippine national football team, nicknamed the Azkals (which is derived from askal or asong kalye, the Tagalog Colloquial The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Philippine national football team, nicknamed the Azkals (which is derived from askal or asong kalye, the Tagalog Colloquial Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Philippine national football team, nicknamed the Azkals (which is derived from askal or asong kalye, the Tagalog Colloquial Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI The Philippine national football team, nicknamed the Azkals (which is derived from askal or asong kalye, the Tagalog Colloquial The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI The Philippine national football team, nicknamed the Azkals (which is derived from askal or asong kalye, the Tagalog Colloquial
Final Tournament
May 10
May 12
May 14
May 16
May 17
May 19
Final Results
Winners
| AFC Asian Cup 1968 Winners |
Iran
First title |
Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Burma (or Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. The Israeli National Football Team (נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל is the national football team of Israel and is controlled by the Israel Football Association The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national football team of the Republic of China ( Taiwan, The Hong Kong football representative team (香港足球代表隊 Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zúqiú Dàibiǎoduì represents Hong Kong in international football The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football
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