Quarterfinals for England, Preliminary Round for Switzerland
BERN, Jun. 20, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : England defeated Switzerland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern.
England dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Jimmy Mullen in the 43rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Englishs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Wilshaw in the 69th minute.
England will play the Quarterfinals, Switzerland the Preliminary Round.Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1950)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
England
2:0
Switzerland
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 June 1954
- 17:10
- Bern
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 3 |
 Italy | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
 Belgium | 1 |
Matches
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