World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Hungary beats USSR 2-1
BUDAPEST, Apr. 30, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated USSR by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 9 with 3 points. USSR is second with 2 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet second-placed USSR on May 18, while USSR will face Greece.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
USSR at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1958)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
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Hungary
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2:1
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USSR
2:1 (1:0)
- 30 April 1977
- Budapest
Group 9
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 3 |
![]() | 2 |
![]() | 1 |
Matches
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