Euro 1988 Qualifiers : Hungary beats Poland 5-3
May. 17, 1987 (AMP) — Germany 88 (Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Poland by a score of 5-3 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1988 UEFA European Championship on Sunday.
The result put the Hungarians third in Group 5 with 4 points. Poland is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet Poland on September 23, while Poland will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Hungary at the Euro
- 2 appearances (first in 1964)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Third Place (1964) Fourth Place (1972)
Poland at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Hungary
5:3
Poland
5:3 (1:1)
- 17 May 1987
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Greece | 9 |
 Netherlands | 8 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Poland | 4 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
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