USSR beats England to advance to Euro semifinals
FRANKFURT, Jun. 18, 1988 (AMP) — Germany 88 : USSR defeated England by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a Euro group stage game on Saturday. USSR advance to the Semifinals. England is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
USSR at the Euro
- 1 title (1960)
- 5 appearances (first in 1960)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1960) Runners-up (1964, 1972) Fourth Place (1968)
England at the Euro
- 3 appearances (first in 1968)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Third Place (1968)
USSR
3:1
England
3:1 (2:1)
- 18 June 1988
- Frankfurt
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 5 |
 Netherlands | 4 |
 Ireland | 3 |
| England | 0 |
Matches
Euro History
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