World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Brazil held to a 1-1 draw by Paraguay but qualifies for next round
RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar. 20, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil tied 1-1 with Paraguay (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Brazil advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Paraguay is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938) Fourth Place (1974)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
1:1
Paraguay
1:1 (1:0)
- 20 March 1977
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
| Paraguay | 4 |
 Colombia | 2 |
Matches
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