World Cup 1978 : Netherlands and Germany play out 2-2 draw
CORDOBA, Jun. 18, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : The Netherlands tied 2-2 with Germany (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup second round game on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras in Cordoba.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Haan ('27) for the Netherlands, Abramczik ('3) for Germany and one each in the second, René van de Kerkhof ('82) for the Netherlands, Müller ('70) for Germany.
The result put the Dutch top of Group A with 3 points. Germany is third with 2 points. In their last game, the Netherlands will meet second-placed Italy at the Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras on June 21, while Germany will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group A
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974)
Germany at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1954, 1974)
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974) Runners-up (1966) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
- 18 June 1978
- 16:45
- Cordoba
Final Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 |
 Italy | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
 Austria | 0 |
Matches
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