World Cup 1978 : Spain and Sweden both exit FIFA World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 11, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : Spain defeated Sweden by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Spanish midfielder Juan Manuel Asensi in the 75th minute.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
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)
Spain
1:0
Sweden
1:0 (0:0)
- 11 June 1978
- 13:45
- Buenos Aires
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Austria | 4 |
 Brazil | 4 |
| Spain | 3 |
| Sweden | 1 |
Matches
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