World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats El Salvador 3-1
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 12, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated El Salvador by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Final Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 4 points. El Salvador is fourth with 2 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Suriname on October 15, while El Salvador will face Haiti.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Mexico
3:1
El Salvador
3:1 (1:0)
- 12 October 1977
- Mexico City
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4 |
 Guatemala | 2 |
 Canada | 2 |
| El Salvador | 2 |
 Haiti | 2 |
 Suriname | 0 |
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