Final for the Netherlands, Third place play-off for Brazil
DORTMUND, Jul. 3, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : The Netherlands defeated Brazil by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday night at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with goals by Neeskens ('50) and Cruyff ('65).
Netherlands will play the Final, Brazil the Third place play-off.Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group A
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
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)
Netherlands
2:0
Brazil
2:0 (0:0)
- 3 July 1974
- 19:30
- Dortmund
Final Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6 |
| Brazil | 4 |
 East Germany | 1 |
 Argentina | 1 |
Matches
World Cup History
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