World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Portugal loses to Romania 2-0 but qualifies for 1966 World Cup
BUCHAREST, Nov. 21, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Romania defeated Portugal by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Portugal secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Romania is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Romania at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Portugal at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Romania
2:0
Portugal
2:0 (2:0)
- 21 November 1965
- Bucharest
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 9 |
 Czechoslovakia | 7 |
| Romania | 6 |
 Turkey | 2 |
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