World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Spain beats Romania 2-0
MADRID, Oct. 26, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : Spain defeated Romania by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Spaniard top of Group 8 with 4 points. Romania is second with 4 points. In their last game, Spain will meet third-placed Yugoslavia on November 30, while Romania will face Yugoslavia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Romania at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Spain
2:0
Romania
2:0 (0:0)
- 26 October 1977
- Madrid
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4 |
| Romania | 4 |
 Yugoslavia | 0 |
Matches
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