Portugal beats Brazil to reach World Cup quarterfinals
LIVERPOOL, Jul. 19, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Portugal defeated Brazil by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
Eusébio scored dual goals
Portugal dominated the first half thanks to goals from Simões ('15) and Eusébio ('27). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Portugueses further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Eusébio with just 5 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Portugal advance to the Quarterfinals. Brazil is eliminated.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)
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)
Portugal
3:1
Brazil
3:1 (2:0)
- 19 July 1966
- 19:30
- Liverpool
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 6 |
 Hungary | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
 Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
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