World Cup 1978 : Brazil beats Poland 3-1 to qualify for
MENDOZA, Jun. 21, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Brazil defeated Poland by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza.
Roberto Dinamite scored dual goals
Brazilian defender Nelinho opened the score in the 13th minute, before seeing Poland catch up in the 45th minute thanks to Grzegorz Lato. 1-1 at half time. The Brazilians eventually won the game in the second period with two more goals by Dinamite ('58, '63).
Brazil advance to the Third place play-off. Poland is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group B
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Overview
Poland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1938)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974)
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)
Poland
1:3
Brazil
1:3 (1:1)
- 21 June 1978
- 16:45
- Mendoza
Final Round - Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 |
 Argentina | 3 |
| Poland | 2 |
 Peru | 0 |
Matches
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