Soviet Union 2–0 El Salvador in Group Stage

The encounter began at 16:00 UTC, marking the start of the group stage of the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Soviet Union , coached by Gavriil Kachalin, faced a formidable El Salvador team. The stage was designated as the group stage, and the stadium, Estadio Azteca, served as the venue for the momentous contest.

The Soviets immediately asserted control of the match, securing a 2-0 lead in the first half. Their initial dominance was largely established by Anatoliy Byshovets, who scored two crucial goals in the 51st and 74th minutes. The team demonstrated a clear intent to dictate the tempo of the game.",, 46' SUN: Anatoliy Puzach → Unknown, 46' SUN: Unknown → Gennady Yevriuzhikin, 81' SUN: Nikolay Kiselyov → Unknown, 81' SUN: Unknown → Kakhi Asatiani, 82' SLV: Salvador Cabezas → Unknown, 82' SLV: Unknown → Ernesto Aparicio, 86' SLV: Mauricio Rodríguez → Unknown, 86' SLV: Unknown → Genaro Sarmeno, 51' SUN: Anatoliy Byshovets, 74' SUN: Anatoliy Byshovets, 90' SUN: Vitaly Khmelnitsky (YC), 46' SUN: Anatoliy Puzach → Unknown, 46' SUN: Unknown → Gennady Yevriuzhikin, 81' SUN: Nikolay Kiselyov → Unknown, 81' SUN: Unknown → Kakhi Asatiani, 82' SLV: Salvador Cabezas → Unknown, 82' SLV: Unknown → Ernesto Aparicio, 86' SLV: Mauricio Rodríguez → Unknown, 86' SLV: Unknown → Genaro Sarmeno, 90' SUN: Vitaly Khmelnitsky (YC) ©"