World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : Czechoslovakia beats Romania 2-0
PRAGUE, Jul. 14, 1953 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : Czechoslovakia defeated Romania by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1954 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Czechoslovak top of Group 8 with 2 points. Romania is second with 2 points. In their next game, Czechoslovakia will meet third-placed Bulgaria on September 6, while Romania will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Czechoslovakia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1934)
Romania at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Czechoslovakia
2:0
Romania
2:0 (0:0)
- 14 July 1953
- Prague
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Czechoslovakia | 2 |
| Romania | 2 |
 Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
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