World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Denmark defeats Ireland 2-0
COPENHAGEN, May. 27, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Denmark defeated Ireland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Dane third in Group 2 with 2 points. Ireland is bottom with no points. In their next game, Denmark will meet second-placed Hungary on June 15, while Ireland will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Denmark at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Denmark
2:0
Ireland
2:0 (1:0)
- 27 May 1969
- Copenhagen
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Czechoslovakia | 6 |
 Hungary | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Ireland | 0 |
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