World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Paraguay 1-0 to qualify for 1970 World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 31, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Paraguay by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Brazil secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Paraguay is eliminated.
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)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
1:0
Paraguay
1:0 (0:0)
- 31 August 1969
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 12 |
| Paraguay | 8 |
 Colombia | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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