World Cup 1966 : USSR defeats North Korea 3-0
MIDDLESBROUGH, Jul. 12, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : USSR defeated North Korea by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough.
Eduard Malofeyev scored dual goals
USSR dominated the first half thanks to goals from Malofeyev ('31) and Banishevskiy ('33). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Soviets further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Malofeyev with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Soviet top of Group 4 with 2 points. In their next game, USSR will meet Italy at Ayresome Park on July 16, while North Korea will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
USSR at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
North Korea at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
USSR
3:0
North Korea
3:0 (2:0)
- 12 July 1966
- 19:30
- Middlesbrough
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 2 |
 Chile | 0 |
 Italy | 0 |
| North Korea | 0 |
Matches
- USSR 3-0 North Korea
- Italy - Chile 19:30
- Chile - North Korea 19:30
- USSR - Italy 15:00
- North Korea - Italy 19:30
- USSR - Chile 19:30
World Cup History
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