World Cup 1982 : Brazil defeats Argentina 3-1
BARCELONA, Jul. 2, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Brazil defeated Argentina by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup second round game on Friday afternoon at the Estadi de Sarrià in Barcelona.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Zico in the 11th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Serginho '66 and Júnior '75).
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round Group C
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 1 title (1978)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978) Runners-up (1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Argentina
1:3
Brazil
1:3 (0:1)
- 2 July 1982
- 17:15
- Barcelona
2nd Round Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
 Italy | 2 |
| Argentina | 0 |
Matches
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