World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Hungary and Austria play out 2-2 draw
BUDAPEST, Apr. 29, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary tied 2-2 with Austria (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Austrians top of Group 1 with 8 points. Hungary is second with 7 points. In their last game, Austria will meet third-placed Sweden on May 23, while Hungary 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)
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
2:2
Austria
2:2 (1:2)
- 29 April 1973
- Budapest
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Austria | 8 |
| Hungary | 7 |
 Sweden | 3 |
 Malta | 0 |
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