World Cup 1962 Qualifiers : Scotland defeats Ireland 4-1
GLASGOW, May. 3, 1961 (AMP) — Chile 62 (European Qualifiers) : Scotland defeated Ireland by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1962 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Scot top of Group 8 with 2 points. In their next game, Scotland will meet third-placed Ireland on May 7, while Ireland will face Scotland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Scotland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1954)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Scotland
4:1
Ireland
4:1 (2:0)
- 3 May 1961
- Glasgow
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 2 |
 Czechoslovakia | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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