World Cup 1958 Qualifiers : England beats Ireland 5-1
LONDON, May. 8, 1957 (AMP) — Sweden 58 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Ireland by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 1 with 4 points. Ireland is second with 2 points. In their next game, England will meet third-placed Denmark on May 15, while Ireland will face England.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1950)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
England
5:1
Ireland
5:1 (4:0)
- 8 May 1957
- London
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
| Ireland | 2 |
 Denmark | 0 |
Matches
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