World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Spain beats Ireland 4-1
SEVILLE, Oct. 27, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Spain defeated Ireland by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Spaniard top of Group 9 with 2 points. Ireland is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Spain will meet second-placed Ireland on November 10, while Ireland will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1934)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Spain
4:1
Ireland
4:1 (2:1)
- 27 October 1965
- Seville
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Matches
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