World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Switzerland 3-0
BUDAPEST, Oct. 14, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Switzerland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 4 with 8 points. Switzerland is fourth with 6 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet Norway on October 31, while Switzerland will face Romania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Hungary
3:0
Switzerland
3:0 (1:0)
- 14 October 1981
- Budapest
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 8 |
 England | 7 |
 Romania | 7 |
| Switzerland | 6 |
 Norway | 6 |
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