World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : El Salvador draw 1-1 with Costa Rica
SAN SALVADOR, Dec. 1, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : El Salvador tied 1-1 with Costa Rica (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Central Zone) on Wednesday.
The result put the Salvadorans second in the group with 4 points. Costa Rica is third with 3 points. In their next game, El Salvador will meet group leaders Guatemala on December 8, while Costa Rica 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)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
El Salvador
1:1
Costa Rica
1:1 (1:0)
- 1 December 1976
- San Salvador
Central Zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Guatemala | 4 |
| El Salvador | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 |
 Panama | 3 |
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