World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Bolivia 2-1
LA PAZ, Feb. 22, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Bolivia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Bolivia is second with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet second-placed Bolivia on March 22, while Bolivia will face Venezuela.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 11 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)
Bolivia
1:2
Brazil
1:2 (1:1)
- 22 February 1981
- La Paz
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
Matches
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