World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : El Salvador beats Honduras 2-1
SAN SALVADOR, Nov. 23, 1980 (AMP) — Spain 82 (American Qualifiers) : El Salvador defeated Honduras by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Salvadorans second in Group 2 with 7 points. Honduras is third with 6 points. In their next game, El Salvador will meet third-placed Honduras on November 30, while Honduras will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2 - Central Zone
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Honduras at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
El Salvador
2:1
Honduras
2:1 (1:0)
- 23 November 1980
- San Salvador
Group 2 - Central Zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Guatemala | 7 |
| El Salvador | 7 |
| Honduras | 6 |
 Costa Rica | 5 |
 Panama | 1 |
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