World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : Romania defeats Bulgaria 3-1
BUCHAREST, Jun. 28, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : Romania defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Romanians top of Group 8 with 2 points. In their next game, Romania will meet Czechoslovakia on July 14, while Bulgaria will face Czechoslovakia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Romania at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Romania
3:1
Bulgaria
3:1 (2:0)
- 28 June 1953
- Bucharest
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2 |
 Czechoslovakia | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
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