World Cup 1982 : Spain and Northern Ireland qualify for next round
VALENCIA, Jun. 25, 1982 (AMP) — Spain 82 : Northern Ireland defeated Spain by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with a saving goal by Irish forward Gerry Armstrong in the 47th minute.
Northern Ireland and Spain both qualify for the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Spain
0:1
Northern Ireland
0:1 (0:0)
- 25 June 1982
- 21:00
- Valencia
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Spain | 3 |
 Yugoslavia | 3 |
 Honduras | 2 |
Matches
World Cup History
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