World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Spain 2-1
LIèGE, Feb. 23, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Spain by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 6 with 9 points. Spain is third with 2 points. In their last game, Belgium will meet second-placed Yugoslavia on October 19, while Spain will face Yugoslavia.
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)
Spain at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Belgium
2:1
Spain
2:1 (1:0)
- 23 February 1969
- Liège
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9 |
 Yugoslavia | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
 Finland | 0 |
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