World Cup 1978 : Brazil beats Peru 3-0

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Posted on 14 June 1978 18:45

MENDOZA, Jun. 14, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Brazil defeated Peru by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza.

Dirceu scored dual goals

Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Dirceu ('15, '27). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Zico on penalty in the 72nd minute.

The result put the Brazilians top of Group B with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Argentina at the Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza on June 18, while Peru will face Poland.

Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group B

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Overview

Peru at the World Cup

3 appearances (first in 1930)
7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)

Brazil at the World Cup

3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
11 appearances (first in 1930)
11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938) Fourth Place (1974)