Brazil beats Spain to reach World Cup quarterfinals
VIñA DEL MAR, Jun. 6, 1962 (AMP) — Chile 62 : Brazil defeated Spain by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Sausalito Stadium in Viña del Mar.
Amarildo scored dual goals
Spain had started off well by taking the lead in the 35th minute with a goal by midfielder Adelardo. Trailing 1-0 at half time, the Brazilians nonetheless manage to reverse the direction of the game by scoring twice in the second period (Amarildo '72, '86).
Brazil advance to the Quarterfinals. Spain is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 1 title (1958)
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Spain at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Brazil
2:1
Spain
2:1 (0:1)
- 6 June 1962
- 15:00
- Viña del Mar
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 |
 Czechoslovakia | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
 Mexico | 0 |
Matches
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