World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Portugal defeats Romania 3-0
LISBON, Oct. 27, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Portugal defeated Romania by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Portuguese top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Portugal will meet third-placed Greece on December 11, while Romania will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966)
Romania at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Portugal
3:0
Romania
3:0 (2:0)
- 27 October 1968
- Lisbon
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 |
 Switzerland | 2 |
 Greece | 0 |
| Romania | 0 |
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