World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Bulgaria defeats Poland 4-1
SOFIA, Jun. 15, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Poland by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Bulgarians top of Group 8 with 6 points. Poland is third with 2 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet second-placed the Netherlands on October 22, while Poland will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1962)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Poland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Bulgaria
4:1
Poland
4:1 (2:1)
- 15 June 1969
- Sofia
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6 |
 Netherlands | 6 |
| Poland | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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