World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : France defeats Ireland 2-0
PARIS, Nov. 17, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Ireland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the French top of Group 5 with 3 points. In their next game, France will meet third-placed Ireland on March 30, while Ireland will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France
2:0
Ireland
2:0 (0:0)
- 17 November 1976
- Paris
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 3 |
 Bulgaria | 1 |
| Ireland | 0 |
Matches
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