The winners and runners-up of each group met in a play-off match to qualify for the 1980 Summer Olympics tournament held in Moscow.
However, due to the American-led political boycott, Malaysia and Iran did not enter the Final Tournament and were replaced by Iraq and Syria respectively.
Note: Due to the American-led political boycott, Malaysia who qualified did not enter the Final Tournament and were replaced by Iraq.
The qualifying tournament of group 3 was held in Singapore, 6 teams participated.
Note: Due to the American-led political boycott, Iran who qualified did not enter the Final Tournament and were replaced by Syria.