World Cup 1982 : England beats Czechoslovakia 2-0
BILBAO, Jun. 20, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : England defeated Czechoslovakia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with goals by Francis ('62) and Barmoš ('66 own).
The result put the English top of Group D with 4 points. Czechoslovakia is third with one point. In their last game, England will meet second-placed Kuwait at the San Mamés Stadium on June 25, while Czechoslovakia will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 7 appearances (first in 1950)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Czechoslovakia at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1934, 1962)
England
2:0
Czechoslovakia
2:0 (0:0)
- 20 June 1982
- 17:15
- Bilbao
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
 Kuwait | 1 |
| Czechoslovakia | 1 |
 France | 0 |
Matches
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