Uruguay beats Yugoslavia to reach World Cup final

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MONTEVIDEO, Jul. 27, 1930 (AMP) — Uruguay 1930 : Uruguay reached the FIFA World Cup final for the very first time in their history with a 6-1 win against Yugoslavia (halftime: 3-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

Pedro Cea scored tripple goals

Yugoslavia opened the score in the score in the 4th minute thanks to Djordje Vujadinovic, before Uruguay regained the advantage with Cea ('18) and Anselmo ('20, '31). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Uruguayans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Iriarte '61 and Cea '67, '72).

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Uruguay at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 1 participation in the qualifications

Yugoslavia at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 1 participation in the qualifications
1930 World Cup Poster
Uruguay
6:1
Yugoslavia
6:1 (3:1)
  • 27 July 1930
  • 14:45
  • Montevideo

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