World Cup 1994 : Brazil defeats Russia 2-0
STANFORD, Jun. 20, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Brazil defeated Russia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon at the Stanford Stadium.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Romário in the 26th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Raí on penalty in the 52nd minute.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet second-placed Cameroon at the Stanford Stadium on June 24, while Russia will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 15 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Russia at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Brazil
2:0
Russia
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 June 1994
- 13:00
- Stanford
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 |
 Cameroon | 1 |
 Sweden | 1 |
| Russia | 0 |
Matches
- Cameroon 2-2 Sweden
- Brazil 2-0 Russia
- Brazil - Cameroon 13:00
- Sweden - Russia 19:30
- Russia - Cameroon 13:00
- Brazil - Sweden 16:00
World Cup History
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