World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Portugal 3-0
BRUSSELS, Sep. 6, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Portugal by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 7 with 10 points. Portugal is third with 5 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet Switzerland on October 11, while Portugal will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Portugal at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1966)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966)
Belgium
3:0
Portugal
3:0 (1:0)
- 6 September 1989
- Brussels
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10 |
 Czechoslovakia | 7 |
| Portugal | 5 |
 Switzerland | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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