World Cup 1966 : Portugal defeats Bulgaria 3-0
MANCHESTER, Jul. 16, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Portugal defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford.
Portugal dominated the first half thanks to goals from Vutsov ('17 own) and Eusébio ('38). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Portugueses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Torres with just 9 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Portuguese top of Group 3 with 4 points. Bulgaria is bottom with no points. In their last game, Portugal will meet third-placed Brazil at Old Trafford on July 19, while Bulgaria will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1962)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Portugal
3:0
Bulgaria
3:0 (2:0)
- 16 July 1966
- 15:00
- Manchester
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4 |
 Hungary | 2 |
 Brazil | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
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