Euro 1972 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats France 2-0
Oct. 9, 1971 (AMP) — Belgium 72 (Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated France by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1972 UEFA European Championship on Saturday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 2 with 7 points. France is third with 5 points. In their last game, Hungary will meet Norway on October 27, while France will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
France at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1960)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1960)
Hungary at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1964)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Third Place (1964)
France
0:2
Hungary
0:2 (0:2)
- 9 October 1971
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 7 |
 Bulgaria | 5 |
| France | 5 |
 Norway | 1 |
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