World Cup 1982 : Argentina beats El Salvador 2-0 to qualify for next round
ALICANTE, Jun. 23, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Argentina defeated El Salvador by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Estadio José Rico Pérez in Alicante.
Argentina dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Daniel Passarella in the 22nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Argentines further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Bertoni in the 52nd minute.
Argentina advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. El Salvador is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : 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)
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1970)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Argentina
2:0
El Salvador
2:0 (1:0)
- 23 June 1982
- 21:00
- Alicante
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Belgium | 5 |
| Argentina | 4 |
 Hungary | 3 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
Matches
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