Euro 1988 Qualifiers : Poland defeats Hungary 3-2
Sep. 23, 1987 (AMP) — Germany 88 (Qualifiers) : Poland defeated Hungary by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1988 UEFA European Championship on Wednesday.
The result put the Pole third in Group 5 with 6 points. Hungary is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Poland will meet second-placed the Netherlands on October 14, while Hungary will face Greece.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Poland at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
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
3:2
Hungary
3:2 (1:1)
- 23 September 1987
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Greece | 9 |
 Netherlands | 8 |
| Poland | 6 |
| Hungary | 4 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
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