Germany beats Turkey to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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ZURICH, Jun. 23, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Germany qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1954 FIFA World Cup with a 7-2 win against Turkey (halftime: 3-1) on Wednesday night at the Hardturm in Zurich.

Max Morlock scored tripple goals

Germany dominated the first half thanks to goals from Walter ('7), Schäfer ('12) and Morlock ('30). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring four times (Morlock '60, '77, Walter '62 and Schäfer '79).

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Overview

Germany at the World Cup

  • 3 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Third Place (1934)

Turkey at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
1954 World Cup Poster
Germany
7:2
Turkey
7:2 (3:1)
  • 23 June 1954
  • 18:00
  • Zurich

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