World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Hungary beats Czechoslovakia 2-0
BUDAPEST, May. 25, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Czechoslovakia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Czechoslovak top of Group 2 with 6 points. In their next game, Czechoslovakia will meet second-placed Hungary on September 14, while Hungary will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Czechoslovakia at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1934, 1962)
Hungary
2:0
Czechoslovakia
2:0 (1:0)
- 25 May 1969
- Budapest
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Czechoslovakia | 6 |
| Hungary | 2 |
 Ireland | 0 |
 Denmark | 0 |
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