World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Malta 3-0
BUDAPEST, May. 6, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Malta by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Malta is bottom with no points. In their next game, Hungary will meet Sweden on May 25, while Malta will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Malta at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Hungary
3:0
Malta
3:0 (1:0)
- 6 May 1972
- Budapest
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 4 |
 Austria | 2 |
 Sweden | 0 |
| Malta | 0 |
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