World Cup 1986 : Denmark beats Uruguay 6-1
NEZAHUALCOYOTL, Jun. 8, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Denmark defeated Uruguay by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Neza 86 in Nezahualcoyotl.
Preben Elkjær Larsen scored tripple goals
Denmark dominated the first half thanks to goals from Preben Elkjær Larsen ('11) and Lerby ('41). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Danes further widened their lead in the second period by scoring four times (Laudrup '52, Preben Elkjær Larsen '67, '80 and Olsen '88).
The result put the Dane top of Group E with 4 points. Uruguay is third with one point. In their last game, Denmark will meet second-placed Germany at the Estadio Neza 86 on June 13, while Uruguay will face Scotland.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Denmark at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
- 8 June 1986
- 16:00
- Nezahualcoyotl
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4 |
 Germany | 3 |
| Uruguay | 1 |
 Scotland | 0 |
Matches
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