World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Austria draw 2-2 with Hungary
VIENNA, Oct. 15, 1972 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Austria tied 2-2 with Hungary (halftime: 0-2), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 1 with 6 points. Austria is second with 5 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet second-placed Austria on April 29, while Austria will face Malta.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Austria
2:2
Hungary
2:2 (0:2)
- 15 October 1972
- Vienna
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 6 |
| Austria | 5 |
 Sweden | 3 |
 Malta | 0 |
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