World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : Austria beats Portugal 9-1
VIENNA, Sep. 27, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : Austria defeated Portugal by a big score of 9-1 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Austrians top of Group 5 with 2 points. In their last game, Austria will meet second-placed Portugal on November 29, while Portugal will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1934)
Portugal at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Austria
9:1
Portugal
9:1 (4:0)
- 27 September 1953
- Vienna
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2 |
| Portugal | 0 |
Matches
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