World Cup 1950 Qualifiers : Sweden beats Ireland 3-1
STOCKHOLM, Jun. 2, 1949 (AMP) — Brazil 50 (Qualifiers) : Sweden defeated Ireland by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1950 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Swedish top of Group 5 with 2 points. In their last game, Sweden will meet third-placed Ireland on November 13, while Ireland will face Finland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1938)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Sweden
3:1
Ireland
3:1 (2:1)
- 2 June 1949
- Stockholm
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2 |
 Finland | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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