World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : USSR defeats Turkey 3-0
KIEV, Oct. 15, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : USSR defeated Turkey by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Soviet second in Group 4 with 3 points. Turkey is bottom with no points. In their next game, USSR will meet group leaders Northern Ireland on October 22, while Turkey will face USSR.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
USSR at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
USSR
3:0
Turkey
3:0 (1:0)
- 15 October 1969
- Kiev
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Northern Ireland | 5 |
| USSR | 3 |
| Turkey | 0 |
Matches
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