Merdeka Tournament · Sunday 17 July 1977 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
South Korea
LibyaSouth Korea 4–0 Libya (17 Jul 1977): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
72%19%9%
South Korea winDrawLibya win
Based on Elo ratings (South Korea 1739, Libya 1432) and the outcomes of 5,392 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Korea and Libya.
- South Korea won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Libya won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 1 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Korea 1738, Libya 1432 — South Korea were favourites.
South Korea: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Iran3 Jul 1977 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–0 vs Hong Kong26 Jun 1977 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–1 vs Japan15 Jun 1977 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Japan3 Apr 1977 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Japan26 Mar 1977 · World Cup Qualification
Libya: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Cuba3 Jun 1977 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Guinea25 Mar 1977 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–3 vs Guinea13 Mar 1977 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–3 vs Tunisia4 Nov 1976 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Algeria1 Nov 1976 · International Friendly