World Cup 1974 : Germany beats Australia 3-0

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Posted on 18 June 1974 18:00

HAMBURG, Jun. 18, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Germany defeated Australia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.

Germany dominated the first half thanks to goals from Overath ('12) and Cullmann ('34). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Müller in the 53rd minute.

The result put the Germans top of Group A with 4 points. Australia is bottom with no points. In their last game, Germany will meet second-placed East Germany at the Volksparkstadion on June 22, while Australia will face Chile.

Fixtures and Results : Group A

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Overview

Australia at the World Cup

First appearance
3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)

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)