Brazil beats Wales to advance to World Cup semifinals

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GOTHENBURG, Jun. 19, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : Brazil reached the semifinals of the 1958 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win against Wales (halftime: 0-0) on Thursday night at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg.

Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Brazilian forward Pelé in the 66th minute.

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Overview

Brazil at the World Cup

  • 6 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)

Wales at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
1958 World Cup Poster
Brazil
1:0
Wales
1:0 (0:0)
  • 19 June 1958
  • 19:00
  • Gothenburg

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