World Cup 1974 : Brazil beats East Germany 1-0
HANOVER, Jun. 26, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Brazil defeated East Germany by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday night at the Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover.
East Germany made the Brazilians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Brazilian forward Rivelino in the 60th minute.
The result put the Brazilians second in Group A with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Argentina at the Niedersachsenstadion on June 30, while East Germany will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group A
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
East Germany at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Brazil
1:0
East Germany
1:0 (0:0)
- 26 June 1974
- 19:30
- Hanover
Final Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| East Germany | 0 |
 Argentina | 0 |
Matches
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