World Cup 1962 : Germany beats Switzerland 2-1
SANTIAGO, Jun. 3, 1962 (AMP) — Chile 62 : Germany defeated Switzerland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Nacional de Chile in Santiago.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Albert Brülls in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Seeler in the 59th minute.
The result put the Germans second in Group 2 with 3 points. Switzerland is bottom with no points. In their last game, Germany will meet group leaders Chile at the Estadio Nacional de Chile on June 6, while Switzerland will face Italy.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 1 title (1954)
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954) Third Place (1934) Fourth Place (1958)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- 3 June 1962
- 15:00
- Santiago
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Chile | 4 |
| Germany | 3 |
 Italy | 1 |
| Switzerland | 0 |
Matches
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