World Cup 1982 : Brazil beats New Zealand 4-0 to qualify for next round
SEVILLE, Jun. 23, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Brazil defeated New Zealand by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Zico scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Zico ('28, '31). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Falcão '55 and Serginho '69).
Brazil advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. New Zealand is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
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)
New Zealand at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Brazil
4:0
New Zealand
4:0 (2:0)
- 23 June 1982
- 21:00
- Seville
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 USSR | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 |
| New Zealand | 0 |
Matches
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