World Cup 1978 : Brazil and Sweden tied at 1-1
MAR DEL PLATA, Jun. 3, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Brazil tied 1-1 with Sweden (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio José María Minella in Mar del Plata.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Reinaldo ('45) for Brazil, Sjöberg ('37) for Sweden and none in the second.
The result left both teams tied in the second place of Group C with one point. In their next game, Sweden will meet group leaders Austria at the Estadio José María Minella on June 7, while Brazil will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
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)
Sweden at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Brazil
1:1
Sweden
1:1 (1:1)
- 3 June 1978
- 13:45
- Mar del Plata
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Austria | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
 Spain | 0 |
Matches
- Austria 2-1 Spain
- Brazil 1-1 Sweden
- Austria - Sweden 13:45
- Brazil - Spain 13:45
- Spain - Sweden 13:45
- Brazil - Austria 13:45
World Cup History
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