Hungary beats Bulgaria to reach World Cup quarterfinals
MANCHESTER, Jul. 20, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Hungary defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at Old Trafford.
Bulgaria opened the score in the score in the 15th minute thanks to Georgi Asparuhov, before Hungary regained the advantage with Davidov ('43 own) and Mészöly ('45). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Hungarians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Bene in the 54th minute.
Hungary advance to the Quarterfinals. Bulgaria is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1962)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Hungary
3:1
Bulgaria
3:1 (2:1)
- 20 July 1966
- 19:30
- Manchester
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Portugal | 6 |
| Hungary | 4 |
 Brazil | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
Matches
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