World Cup 1998 : Bulgaria and Spain eliminated from FIFA World Cup
LENS, Jun. 24, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Spain defeated Bulgaria by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.
Fernando Morientes scored dual goals
Spain dominated the first half thanks to goals from Hierro ('5 on penalty) and Enrique ('18). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Spaniards further widened their lead in the second period by scoring four times (Morientes '53, '80, Bachev '88/own and Kiko '90).
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Spain
6:1
Bulgaria
6:1 (2:0)
- 24 June 1998
- 21:00
- Lens
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Nigeria | 6 |
 Paraguay | 5 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
Matches
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