Brazil beats Romania to reach World Cup quarterfinals
GUADALAJARA, Jun. 10, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Brazil defeated Romania by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara.
Pelé scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Pelé ('19) and Jairzinho ('22). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Pelé in the 67th minute.
Brazil advance to the Quarterfinals. Romania is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Romania at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1958, 1962)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Romania
2:3
Brazil
2:3 (1:2)
- 10 June 1970
- 16:00
- Guadalajara
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 England | 2 |
| Romania | 2 |
 Czechoslovakia | 0 |
Matches
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