World Cup 1974 : Brazil beats Argentina 2-1
HANOVER, Jun. 30, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Brazil defeated Argentina by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup second round game on Sunday afternoon at the Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover.
Brazilian forward Rivelino opened the score in the 32nd minute, before seeing Argentina catch up in the 35th minute thanks to Miguel Ángel Brindisi. 1-1 at half time. The Brazilians eventually won the game in the second period with with a goal by Jairzinho in the 49th minute.
The result put the Brazilians second in Group A with 4 points. Argentina is bottom with no points. In their last game, Brazil will meet group leaders the Netherlands at the Niedersachsenstadion on July 3, while Argentina will face East Germany.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group A
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1930)
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)
- 30 June 1974
- 16:00
- Hanover
Final Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 |
| Brazil | 4 |
 East Germany | 0 |
| Argentina | 0 |
Matches
World Cup History
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