World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : USSR defeats Wales 2-1
MOSCOW, May. 30, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : USSR defeated Wales by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup (Group7) on Sunday.
The result put the Soviet top of the group with 4 points. Wales is third with 2 points. In their next game, USSR will meet Denmark on June 27, while Wales will face USSR.
Fixtures and Results : Group7
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Overview
USSR at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1958)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
USSR
2:1
Wales
2:1 (2:0)
- 30 May 1965
- Moscow
Group7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 4 |
 Greece | 4 |
| Wales | 2 |
 Denmark | 2 |
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