Germany beats Belgium to reach World Cup quarterfinals
CHICAGO, Jul. 2, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Germany qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 win against Belgium (halftime: 3-1) on Saturday at the Soldier Field in Chicago.
Rudi Völler scored dual goals
Germany dominated the first half thanks to goals from Völler ('6, '40) and Klinsmann ('11). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second Phase
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 13 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Germany
3:2
Belgium
3:2 (3:1)
- 2 July 1994
- 12:00
- Chicago
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