World Cup 1982 : Austria and Northern Ireland play to a 2-2 draw
MADRID, Jul. 1, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Austria tied 2-2 with Northern Ireland (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup second round game on Thursday afternoon at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid.
The Irishs started off well by taking the lead thanks to Irish forward Billy Hamilton in the 27th minute. However, even though they were leading 1-0 at half time, and despite Hamilton goal ('75) in the second period, they could not prevent a comeback by Austria with goals by Bruno Pezzey ('50) and Reinhold Hintermaier ('68).
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round Group D
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Austria
2:2
Northern Ireland
2:2 (0:1)
- 1 July 1982
- 17:15
- Madrid
2nd Round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 France | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Austria | 1 |
Matches
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