World Cup 1954 : Austria defeats Scotland 1-0
ZURICH, Jun. 16, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Austria defeated Scotland by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Hardturm in Zurich.
All the action happened in the first half, with Austrian midfielder Erich Probst goal in the 33rd minute.
The result put the Austrians second in Group 3 with 2 points. In their last game, Austria will meet Czechoslovakia at the Hardturm on June 19, while Scotland will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1934)
Scotland at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Austria
1:0
Scotland
1:0 (1:0)
- 16 June 1954
- 18:00
- Zurich
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 2 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Scotland | 0 |
 Czechoslovakia | 0 |
Matches
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