World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland defeats Turkey 4-1
BELFAST, Oct. 23, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Turkey by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish top of Group 4 with 2 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet third-placed Turkey on December 11, while Turkey will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland
4:1
Turkey
4:1 (1:1)
- 23 October 1968
- Belfast
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
 USSR | 0 |
| Turkey | 0 |
Matches
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