World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Ireland 2-1
SOFIA, Jun. 1, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Ireland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Bulgarians top of Group 5 with 3 points. Ireland is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet third-placed Ireland on October 12, while Ireland will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Bulgaria
2:1
Ireland
2:1 (1:0)
- 1 June 1977
- Sofia
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3 |
 France | 3 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Matches
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