World Cup 1950 : Chile and USA both exit FIFA World Cup
RECIFE, Jul. 2, 1950 (AMP) — Brazil 50 : Chile defeated the United States by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Estádio Ilha do Retiro in Recife.
Atilio Cremaschi scored dual goals
Chile dominated the first half thanks to goals from Robledo ('16) and Riera ('32). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Chilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Cremaschi '54, '82 and Prieto '60).
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1930)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
United States at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Chile
5:2
United States
5:2 (2:0)
- 2 July 1950
- 18:00
- Recife
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 6 |
 England | 2 |
| Chile | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
Matches
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