USSR beats Uruguay to reach World Cup quarterfinals
ARICA, Jun. 6, 1962 (AMP) — Chile 62 : USSR defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Carlos Dittborn Stadium in Arica.
USSR dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Aleksei Mamykin in the 38th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Soviets further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Ivanov with one minute left in regular time.
USSR advance to the Quarterfinals. Uruguay is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
USSR at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1958)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
USSR
2:1
Uruguay
2:1 (1:0)
- 6 June 1962
- 15:00
- Arica
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 5 |
 Yugoslavia | 2 |
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Colombia | 1 |
Matches
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