World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Switzerland defeats Portugal 2-0
LISBON, Apr. 16, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Portugal by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 1 with 4 points. Portugal is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet third-placed Romania on May 14, while Portugal will face Greece.
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)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Portugal
0:2
Switzerland
0:2 (0:2)
- 16 April 1969
- Lisbon
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4 |
 Greece | 3 |
 Romania | 3 |
| Portugal | 2 |
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