World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Brazil defeats Bolivia 3-1
RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar. 22, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Bolivia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 1 with 6 points. Bolivia is second with 2 points. In their last game, Brazil will meet third-placed Venezuela on March 29.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
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 at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
3:1
Bolivia
3:1 (1:0)
- 22 March 1981
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
 Venezuela | 2 |
Matches
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