World Cup 1950 : Brazil defeats Sweden 7-1
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul. 9, 1950 (AMP) — Brazil 50 : Brazil defeated Sweden by a big score of 7-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup second round game (Final Round Group) on Sunday afternoon at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Ademir served up another goal feast
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Ademir ('17, '36) and Chico ('39). Leading 3-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring four times (Ademir '52, '58, Maneca '85 and Chico '88).
The result put the Brazilians top of the group with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet second-placed Spain at the Maracanã Stadium on July 13, while Sweden will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round Group
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1938)
Sweden at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1938)
- 9 July 1950
- 15:00
- Rio de Janeiro
Final Round Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
 Spain | 1 |
 Uruguay | 1 |
| Sweden | 0 |
Matches
- Brazil 7-1 Sweden
- Uruguay 2-2 Spain
- Brazil - Spain 15:00
- Uruguay - Sweden 15:00
- Uruguay - Brazil 15:00
- Sweden - Spain 15:00
World Cup History
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