World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Netherlands 2-1
BELFAST, Mar. 17, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated the Netherlands by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Dutch top of Group 5 with 4 points. Northern Ireland is second with 4 points. In their next game, the Netherlands will meet second-placed Northern Ireland on April 7, while Northern Ireland will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Northern Ireland
2:1
Netherlands
2:1 (1:1)
- 17 March 1965
- Belfast
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
 Switzerland | 2 |
 Albania | 0 |
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