World Cup 1958 Qualifiers : Norway defeats Hungary 2-1
OSLO, Jun. 12, 1957 (AMP) — Sweden 58 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Hungary by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Norvegians second in Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Norway will meet group leaders Bulgaria on November 3, while Hungary will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Norway
2:1
Hungary
2:1 (1:1)
- 12 June 1957
- Oslo
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Bulgaria | 2 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Hungary | 0 |
Matches
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