World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Albania 2-1
SOFIA, Oct. 19, 1980 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Albania 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 Bulgarians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Albania is third with 2 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet Germany on December 3, while Albania will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Albania at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Bulgaria
2:1
Albania
2:1 (1:0)
- 19 October 1980
- Sofia
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4 |
 Austria | 2 |
| Albania | 2 |
 Germany | 0 |
 Finland | 0 |
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