World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : El Salvador defeats Panama 4-1
SAN SALVADOR, Aug. 1, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : El Salvador defeated Panama by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Central Zone) on Sunday.
The result put the Salvadorans top of the group with 3 points. Panama is second with 3 points. In their next game, El Salvador will meet third-placed Costa Rica on December 1, while Panama will face Guatemala.
Fixtures and Results : Central Zone
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Panama at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
El Salvador
4:1
Panama
4:1 (2:0)
- 1 August 1976
- San Salvador
Central Zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 3 |
| Panama | 3 |
 Costa Rica | 2 |
 Guatemala | 0 |
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