Germany beats Yugoslavia to advance to World Cup semifinals
MALMö, Jun. 19, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : Germany reached the semifinals of the 1958 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win against Yugoslavia (halftime: 1-0) on Thursday night at the Malmö Stadion in Malmö.
All the action happened in the first half, with German striker Helmut Rahn goal in the 12th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 1 title (1954)
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954) Third Place (1934)
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Germany
1:0
Yugoslavia
1:0 (1:0)
- 19 June 1958
- 19:00
- Malmö
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