France beats Northern Ireland to advance to World Cup semifinals
MADRID, Jul. 4, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : France defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup second round game on Sunday afternoon at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid.
Alain Giresse and Dominique Rocheteau scored dual goals
France dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Alain Giresse in the 33rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Frenchs further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Rocheteau '46, '68 and Giresse '80).
France advance to the Semifinals. Northern Ireland is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round Group D
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
France at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958)
Northern Ireland
1:4
France
1:4 (0:1)
- 4 July 1982
- 17:15
- Madrid
2nd Round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 4 |
 Austria | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
Matches
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