World Cup 1978 : Brazil and Austria qualify for next round
MAR DEL PLATA, Jun. 11, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Brazil defeated Austria by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio José María Minella in Mar del Plata.
All the action happened in the first half, with Brazilian striker Roberto Dinamite goal in the 40th minute.
Austria and Brazil both qualify for the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.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)
Austria at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Brazil
1:0
Austria
1:0 (1:0)
- 11 June 1978
- 13:45
- Mar del Plata
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4 |
| Brazil | 4 |
 Spain | 3 |
 Sweden | 1 |
Matches
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