South Korea national football team results (1980–1989)
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This is a list of football games played by the South Korea national football team between 1980 and 1989. Kaboom
Results by year
| Year | Pld | W | D | L | Win % |
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| 1980 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 70.59 |
| 1981 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.33 |
| 1982 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38.46 |
| 1983 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 53.33 |
| 1984 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.75 |
| 1985 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 73.33 |
| 1986 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 40.00 |
| 1987 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.00 |
| 1988 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.00 |
| 1989 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.75 |
| Total | 129 | 75 | 29 | 25 | 58.14 |
Matches
1980
| 30 January Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 1–3 | | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| 1 February Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 26 February Friendly | South Korea | 1–0 | | Los Angeles, United States |
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| 22 March 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–1 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 25 March 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | Malaysia | 3–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 27 March 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 8–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 31 March 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 3 April 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 6 April 1980 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | Malaysia | 2–1 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 25 August 1980 Korea Cup | South Korea | 3–0 | | Chuncheon, South Korea |
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| 2 September 1980 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 16 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Group B) | South Korea | 1–1 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 19 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Group B) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 21 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Group B) | Kuwait | 0–3 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 24 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Group B) | South Korea | 4–1 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 28 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Semi-finals) | South Korea | 2–1 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 30 September 1980 AFC Asian Cup (Final) | Kuwait | 3–0 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
Source:[1]
1981
| 10 February Friendly | Mexico | 4–0 | | Mexico City, Mexico |
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| 8 March Japan–Korea Regular Match | Japan | 0–1 | | Tokyo, Japan |
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| 21 April 1982 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–1 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 24 April 1982 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 5–1 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| 29 April 1982 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Kuwait | 2–0 | | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| 17 June 1981 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Jeonju, South Korea |
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| 21 June 1981 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 20 August 1981 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | Indonesia | 0–1 | | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 4 September 1981 Merdeka Tournament | South Korea | 2–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 13 September 1981 Merdeka Tournament | South Korea | 1–1 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 16 September 1981 Merdeka Tournament | South Korea | 1–1 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 17 October Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 2–0 | | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Source:[2]
1982
| 18 February 1982 Nehru Cup | India | 2–2 | | Calcutta, India |
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| 20 February 1982 Nehru Cup | South Korea | 2–2 | | Calcutta, India |
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| 1 March 1982 Nehru Cup | South Korea | 1–1 | | Calcutta, India |
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| 7 March Friendly | Iraq | 3–0 | | Baghdad, Iraq |
| 10 March Friendly | Iraq | 1–1 | | Baghdad, Iraq |
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| 21 March Japan–Korea Regular Match | South Korea | 3–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 9 May 1982 King's Cup | Thailand | 0–3 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 17 May 1982 King's Cup | Thailand | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 9 June 1982 Korea Cup | South Korea | 1–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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Stadium: Busan Gudeok Stadium |
| 11 June 1982 Korea Cup | South Korea | 3–0 | | Gwangju, South Korea |
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Stadium: Gwangju Mudeung Stadium |
| 21 November 1982 Asian Games (Group D) | South Korea | 3–0 | | New Delhi, India |
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| 23 November 1982 Asian Games (Group D) | South Korea | 0–1 | | New Delhi, India |
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| 25 November 1982 Asian Games (Group D) | South Korea | 1–2 | | New Delhi, India |
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Source:[3]
1983
| 6 March Japan–Korea Regular Match | Japan | 1–1 | | Tokyo, Japan |
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| 6 June 1983 Korea Cup | South Korea | 4–0 | | Suwon, South Korea |
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| 8 June 1983 Korea Cup | South Korea | 1–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 10 June 1983 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 12 June 1983 Korea Cup | South Korea | 3–0 | | Jeonju, South Korea |
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| 15 June 1983 Korea Cup | South Korea | 1–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 28 July Friendly | South Korea | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | | Los Angeles, United States |
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| 3 August Friendly | Guatemala | 2–1 | | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
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| 9 August Friendly | Costa Rica | 1–1 | | San José, Costa Rica |
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| 1 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | Thailand | 2–1 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 3 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–3 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 5 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 4–0 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 8 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 10 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 12 November 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | Thailand | 0–2 | | Bangkok, Thailand |
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Source:[4]
1984
| 17 April 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Singapore |
| 19 April 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Singapore |
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| 22 April 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Singapore |
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| 24 April 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 4–5 | | Singapore |
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| 29 April 1984 Summer Olympics (Qualification) | South Korea | 0–1 | | Singapore |
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| 3 June 1984 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 30 September Japan–Korea Regular Match | South Korea | 1–2 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 4 October Friendly | South Korea | 5–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 10 October 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 6–0 | | Kolkata, India |
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| 13 October 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 6–0 | | Kolkata, India |
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| 16 October 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Kolkata, India |
| 19 October 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Qualification) | India | 0–1 | | Kolkata, India |
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| 2 December 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 1–1 | | Singapore |
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| 5 December 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Singapore |
| 7 December 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 0–1 | | Singapore |
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| 10 December 1984 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 0–1 | | Singapore |
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Source:[6]
1985
| 2 March 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Nepal | 0–2 | | Kathmandu, Nepal |
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| 10 March 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Malaysia | 1–0 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| 6 April 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 4–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 19 May 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 6 June 1985 Korea Cup | South Korea | 3–2 | | Daejeon, South Korea |
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| 8 June 1985 Korea Cup | South Korea | 3–0 | | Gwangju, South Korea |
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| 15 June 1985 Korea Cup | South Korea | 2–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 21 July 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 30 July 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Indonesia | 1–4 | | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| 26 October 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Japan | 1–2 | | Tokyo, Japan |
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| 3 November 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 3 December Friendly | South Korea | 1–2 | | Los Angeles, United States |
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| 10 December Mexico Tournament | Mexico | 2–1 | | Guadalajara, Mexico |
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| 14 December Mexico Tournament | South Korea | 2–0 | | Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico |
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Source:[7]
1986
| 16 February 1986 Lunar New Year Cup | South Korea | 1–3 | | Hong Kong |
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| 2 June 1986 FIFA World Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 1–3 | | Mexico City, Mexico |
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| 5 June 1986 FIFA World Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 1–1 | | Mexico City, Mexico |
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| 11 June 1986 FIFA World Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 2–3 | | Puebla, Mexico |
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| 20 September 1986 Asian Games (Group B) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 24 September 1986 Asian Games (Group B) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
| 28 September 1986 Asian Games (Group B) | South Korea | 4–2 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 1 October 1986 Asian Games (Quarter-finals) | South Korea | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 3 October 1986 Asian Games (Semi-finals) | South Korea | 4–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 5 October 1986 Asian Games (Final) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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Source:[8]
1987
| 10 June 1987 Korea Cup | South Korea | 0–0 | | Masan, South Korea |
| 12 June 1987 Korea Cup | South Korea | 1–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
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| 14 June 1987 Korea Cup | South Korea | 4–2 | | Daejeon, South Korea |
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| 21 June 1987 Korea Cup | South Korea | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 17 December 1987 Merdeka Tournament | Malaysia | 0–1 | | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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Source:[9]
1988
| 6 January 1987 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations | South Korea | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | | Doha, Qatar |
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| 19 June 1988 Korea Cup | South Korea | 4–0 | | Suwon, South Korea |
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| 18 September 1988 Summer Olympics (Group C) | South Korea | 0–0[a] | | Busan, South Korea |
| Stadium: Busan Gudeok Stadium |
| 20 September 1988 Summer Olympics (Group C) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Busan, South Korea |
| Stadium: Busan Gudeok Stadium |
| 22 September 1988 Summer Olympics (Group C) | South Korea | 1–2[a] | | Busan, South Korea |
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Stadium: Busan Gudeok Stadium |
| 26 October Japan–Korea Regular Match | Japan | 0–1 | | Tokyo, Japan |
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| 3 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Doha, Qatar |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Al-Ahly Stadium Referee: George Courtney (England) |
| 6 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Doha, Qatar |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Qatar SC Stadium Referee: Salah Mohammed (Iraq) |
| 9 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | Qatar | 2–3 | | Doha, Qatar |
| 17:00 | Salman |
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Stadium: Qatar SC Stadium Referee: George Courtney (England) |
| 11 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Group A) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Doha, Qatar |
| 17:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Al-Ahly Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Neji Jouini (Tunisia) |
| 14 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Semi-finals) | South Korea | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | | Doha, Qatar |
| 16:00 |
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Stadium: Qatar SC Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Vincent Mauro (United States) |
| 18 December 1988 AFC Asian Cup (Final) | South Korea | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | | Doha, Qatar |
| 16:00 | Report | Stadium: Al-Ahly Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Michel Vautrot (France) | ||
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- ^ a b Not recognised as international "A" match.
Source:[10]
1989
| 5 May Japan–Korea Regular Match | South Korea | 1–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 23 May 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 25 May 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 9–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 27 May 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 3 June 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 4–0 | | Singapore |
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| 5 June 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 3–0 | | Singapore |
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| 7 June 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | Singapore | 0–3 | | Singapore |
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| 26 June 1989 Korea Cup | South Korea | 0–0 | | Seoul, South Korea |
| 10 August Marlboro Cup | South Korea | 2–4 | | Los Angeles, United States |
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| 13 August Marlboro Cup | United States | 1–2 | | Los Angeles, United States |
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| 16 September Friendly | South Korea | 0–1 | | Seoul, South Korea |
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| 13 October 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 0–0 | | Singapore |
| 16 October 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Singapore |
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| 20 October 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–0 | | Singapore |
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| 25 October 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 2–0 | | Singapore |
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| 28 October 1990 FIFA World Cup (Qualification) | South Korea | 1–1 | | Singapore |
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Source:[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Match results – 1980" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1981" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1982" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1983" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Arabian knights on Cloud Nine". National Library Board. The Straits Times. 25 April 1984. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Match results – 1984" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1985" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1986" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1987" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1988" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Match results – 1989" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
