World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Cyprus 2-0 to qualify for 1974 World Cup
SOFIA, Nov. 18, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Bulgaria secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Cyprus is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Bulgaria
2:0
Cyprus
2:0 (1:0)
- 18 November 1973
- Sofia
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 10 |
 Portugal | 7 |
 Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Cyprus | 2 |
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