World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : England beats Finland 2-1
LONDON, Oct. 13, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Finland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 2 with 4 points. Finland is second with 2 points. In their next game, England will meet Italy on November 17, while Finland will face Luxembourg.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Finland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
England
2:1
Finland
2:1 (1:0)
- 13 October 1976
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
| Finland | 2 |
 Italy | 0 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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