World Cup 1970 : Mexico hold USSR to 0-0
MEXICO CITY, May. 31, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Mexico tied 0-0 with USSR, in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The result left both teams on top of Group 1 with one point. In their next game, USSR will meet Belgium at the Estadio Azteca on June 6, while Mexico will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
USSR at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1958)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
Mexico
0:0
USSR
0:0 (0:0)
- 31 May 1970
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 |
| USSR | 1 |
 Belgium | 0 |
 El Salvador | 0 |
Matches
- Mexico 0-0 USSR
- Belgium - El Salvador 16:00
- USSR - Belgium 16:00
- Mexico - El Salvador 12:00
- USSR - El Salvador 16:00
- Mexico - Belgium 16:00
World Cup History
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