Germany and Chile qualify for the quarter-finals
SANTIAGO, Jun. 6, 1962 (AMP) — Chile 62 : Germany defeated Chile by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Nacional de Chile in Santiago.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Horst Szymaniak in the 21st minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Seeler with just 8 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Germany and Chile both advance to the Quarterfinals.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)
Chile at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Germany
2:0
Chile
2:0 (1:0)
- 6 June 1962
- 15:00
- Santiago
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5 |
| Chile | 4 |
 Italy | 1 |
 Switzerland | 0 |
Matches
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