World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Yugoslavia 3-0
BRUSSELS, Oct. 16, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Yugoslavia 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 Belgians top of Group 6 with 6 points. Yugoslavia is second with 2 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet Spain on December 11, while Yugoslavia will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Belgium
3:0
Yugoslavia
3:0 (1:0)
- 16 October 1968
- Brussels
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6 |
| Yugoslavia | 2 |
 Spain | 0 |
 Finland | 0 |
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