World Cup 1970 : Uruguay beats Israel 2-0
PUEBLA, Jun. 2, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Uruguay defeated Israel by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla.
Uruguay dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Ildo Maneiro in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Uruguayans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Mujica in the 50th minute.
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Italy at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on June 6, while Israel will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
Israel at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Uruguay
2:0
Israel
2:0 (1:0)
- 2 June 1970
- 16:00
- Puebla
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Italy | 0 |
 Sweden | 0 |
| Israel | 0 |
Matches
- Uruguay 2-0 Israel
- Italy - Sweden 16:00
- Uruguay - Italy 16:00
- Sweden - Israel 12:00
- Uruguay - Sweden 16:00
- Israel - Italy 16:00
World Cup History
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