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1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC)

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Listed below are the dates and results for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian and Oceanian zone (AFC and OFC). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification.

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India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines withdrew before the matches were played. The remaining 15 teams were divided into 2 zones, based on geographical and political considerations, as follows:

  • Zone A had 7 teams (teams from East Asia, plus Israel). All matches were played in Korea Republic. There would be four stages of play:
  • Classification matches: All teams except Korea Republic would be paired up to play preliminary matches to determine group classification.
  • Group stage: Based on the results of the classification matches, the 7 teams were divided into 2 groups (Group 1 with 3 teams and Group 2 with 4 teams). The teams played against each other once. The group winners and runners-up would advance to the semifinals.
  • Semifinals: The winner of Group 1 played against the runner-up of Group 2 in a single match, and the winner of Group 2 played against the runner-up of Group 1 in a single match. The winners would advance to the Final.
  • Final: The 2 teams played against each other in a single match. The winner would advance to the Final Round.
  • Zone B had 8 teams (teams from West Asia and Oceania, plus Indonesia and Korea DPR). There would be two stages of play:
  • Group stage: The 8 teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 teams each. The teams played against each other twice (Group 1 in Iran and Group 2 in Australia and New Zealand). The group winners would advance to the final.
  • Final: The 2 teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner would advance to the Final Round.

    • In the Final Round, the winners of Zone A and Zone B played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner would qualify.

    Based on the results, South Vietnam, Japan and Hong Kong were placed in Group 1, while Thailand, Israel and Malaysia were placed in Group 2 with Korea Republic.

    Hong Kong and Japan advanced to the Zone A Semifinals.

    Israel and Korea Republic advanced to the Zone A Semifinals.

    Korea Republic and Israel advanced to the Zone A Final.

    Final

    Korea Republic advanced to the Final Round.

    Iran advanced to the Zone B Final.

    Australia advanced to the Zone B Final.

    Final

    Australia advanced to the Final Round.

    Final Round

    The aggregate score was tied 2–2, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify.

    Australia qualified, via the play-off.

    References

    1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) Wikipedia
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