World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Portugal defeats Hungary 3-0
LISBON, Oct. 10, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Portugal defeated Hungary by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Portuguese second in Group 1 with 16 points. Hungary is fourth with 13 points. In their last game, Portugal will meet Malta on October 14, while Hungary will face Denmark.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1966)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966) Fourth Place (2006)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Portugal
3:0
Hungary
3:0 (1:0)
- 10 October 2009
- 20:45
- Lisbon
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Denmark | 21 |
| Portugal | 16 |
 Sweden | 15 |
| Hungary | 13 |
 Albania | 7 |
 Malta | 1 |
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