World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Netherlands defeats Belgium 2-0
ANTWERP, Mar. 26, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Belgium by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Dutch top of Group 4 with 5 points. Belgium is second with 4 points. In their next game, the Netherlands will meet Iceland on August 31, while Belgium will face Iceland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974)
Belgium
0:2
Netherlands
0:2 (0:1)
- 26 March 1977
- Antwerp
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5 |
| Belgium | 4 |
 Northern Ireland | 1 |
 Iceland | 0 |
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