World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : Germany beats Northern Ireland 2-1
BERLIN, May. 10, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Germans top of Group 3 with 6 points. Northern Ireland is bottom with no points. In their last game, Germany will meet second-placed Greece on October 22, while Northern Ireland will face Greece.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 1 title (1954)
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954) Third Place (1934) Fourth Place (1958)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Germany
2:1
Northern Ireland
2:1 (1:0)
- 10 May 1961
- Berlin
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6 |
 Greece | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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