Olympics 1968 : Japan beats Nigeria 3-1
PUEBLA, Oct. 14, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 68 : Japan defeated Nigeria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a Olympics group stage game on Monday.
The result put the Japanese top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Japan will meet third-placed Brazil on October 16, while Nigeria will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Japan at the Olympics
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1936)
Nigeria at the Olympics
- First appearance
Japan
3:1
Nigeria
3:1 (1:1)
- 14 October 1968
- Puebla
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3 |
 Spain | 3 |
 Brazil | 0 |
| Nigeria | 0 |