World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : USSR defeats Norway 3-0
OSLO, Aug. 23, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (European Qualifiers) : USSR defeated Norway by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Soviet top of Group 5 with 6 points. Norway is bottom with no points. In their last game, USSR will meet second-placed Turkey on November 12, while Norway will face Turkey.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
USSR at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Norway
0:3
USSR
0:3 (0:0)
- 23 August 1961
- Oslo
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 6 |
 Turkey | 2 |
| Norway | 0 |
Matches
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