World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Colombia 6-2
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Colombia by a big score of 6-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 2 with 8 points. Colombia is third with 3 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Venezuela on August 24, while Colombia will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1958, 1962)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Brazil
6:2
Colombia
6:2 (2:1)
- 21 August 1969
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 8 |
 Paraguay | 6 |
| Colombia | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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