World Cup 1990 : Belgium beats Uruguay 3-1
VERONA, Jun. 17, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Belgium defeated Uruguay by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona.
Belgium dominated the first half thanks to goals from Clijsters ('16) and Scifo ('22). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Belgians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Ceulemans in the 47th minute.
The result put the Belgians top of Group E with 4 points. Uruguay is third with one point. In their last game, Belgium will meet second-placed Spain at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on June 21, while Uruguay will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Belgium
3:1
Uruguay
3:1 (2:0)
- 17 June 1990
- 21:00
- Verona
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4 |
 Spain | 3 |
| Uruguay | 1 |
 South Korea | 0 |
Matches
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