World Cup 1950 : Brazil beats Yugoslavia 2-0 to qualify for next round
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul. 1, 1950 (AMP) — Brazil 50 : Brazil defeated Yugoslavia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Ademir in the 4th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Zizinho in the 69th minute.
Brazil advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Yugoslavia is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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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)
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
2:0
Yugoslavia
2:0 (1:0)
- 1 July 1950
- 15:00
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 |
| Yugoslavia | 4 |
 Switzerland | 1 |
 Mexico | 0 |
Matches
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