World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Switzerland beats Northern Ireland 2-1
LAUSANNE, Nov. 14, 1964 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result left both teams tied in the second place of Group 5 with 2 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet group leaders the Netherlands on March 17, while Switzerland will face Albania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland
2:1
Northern Ireland
2:1 (2:1)
- 14 November 1964
- Lausanne
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
 Albania | 0 |
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