World Cup 1974 : Germany beats Yugoslavia 2-0

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Posted on 26 June 1974 18:00

DüSSELDORF, Jun. 26, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Germany defeated Yugoslavia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday afternoon at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf.

Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Paul Breitner in the 39th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Müller with just 8 minutes remaining in regulation time.

The result put the Germans top of Group B with 2 points. In their next game, Germany will meet Sweden at the Rheinstadion on June 30, while Yugoslavia will face Poland.

Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group B

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Overview

Yugoslavia at the World Cup

6 appearances (first in 1930)
10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)

Germany at the World Cup

1 title (1954)
8 appearances (first in 1934)
8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Statistics: Champions (1954) Runners-up (1966) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)