World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Honduras defeats Costa Rica 2-1
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec. 3, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (American Qualifiers) : Honduras defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Hondurans top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their last game, Honduras will meet second-placed Costa Rica on December 10, while Costa Rica will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Honduras at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Honduras
2:1
Costa Rica
2:1 (1:1)
- 3 December 1972
- Tegucigalpa
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 2 |
| Costa Rica | 0 |
Matches
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