World Cup 1966 : Brazil defeats Bulgaria 2-0
LIVERPOOL, Jul. 12, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Brazil defeated Bulgaria by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Pelé in the 15th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Garrincha in the 63rd minute.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Hungary at Goodison Park on July 15, while Bulgaria will face Portugal.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1958, 1962)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1962)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Brazil
2:0
Bulgaria
2:0 (1:0)
- 12 July 1966
- 19:30
- Liverpool
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
 Hungary | 0 |
 Portugal | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
- Brazil 2-0 Bulgaria
- Portugal - Hungary 19:30
- Hungary - Brazil 19:30
- Portugal - Bulgaria 15:00
- Portugal - Brazil 19:30
- Hungary - Bulgaria 19:30
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