World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Suriname 8-1
MONTERREY, Oct. 15, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Suriname by a big score of 8-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Final Tournament) on Saturday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 6 points. Suriname is bottom with no points. In their next game, Mexico will meet second-placed Guatemala on October 19, while Suriname will face El Salvador.
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)
Suriname at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Mexico
8:1
Suriname
8:1 (3:1)
- 15 October 1977
- Monterrey
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 6 |
 Guatemala | 2 |
 Canada | 2 |
 El Salvador | 2 |
 Haiti | 2 |
| Suriname | 0 |
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