World Cup 1950 : England beats Chile 2-0
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun. 25, 1950 (AMP) — Brazil 50 : England defeated Chile by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
England dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Stan Mortensen in the 27th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Englishs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Mannion in the 51st minute.
The result put the English second in Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, England will meet third-placed the United States at the Maracanã Stadium on June 29, while Chile will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Chile at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1930)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
England
2:0
Chile
2:0 (1:0)
- 25 June 1950
- 15:00
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 2 |
| England | 2 |
 United States | 0 |
| Chile | 0 |
Matches
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