World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : USSR defeats Hungary 2-0
TBILISI, May. 18, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : USSR defeated Hungary by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
USSR at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1958)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
USSR
2:0
Hungary
2:0 (2:0)
- 18 May 1977
- Tbilisi
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| USSR | 4 |
| Hungary | 3 |
 Greece | 3 |
Matches
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