World Cup 1970 : Belgium beats El Salvador 3-0
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 3, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Belgium defeated El Salvador by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Wilfried Van Moer scored dual goals
Belgium dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Wilfried Van Moer in the 12th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Belgians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Wilfried Van Moer '54 and Lambert '76/penalty).
The result put the Belgians top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet second-placed USSR at the Estadio Azteca on June 6, while El Salvador will face Mexico.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
El Salvador at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Belgium
3:0
El Salvador
3:0 (1:0)
- 3 June 1970
- 16:00
- Mexico City
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 |
 Mexico | 1 |
 USSR | 1 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
Matches
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