World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Germany beats Austria 2-0
HAMBURG, Apr. 29, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Austria by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Austrians top of Group 1 with 6 points. Germany is second with 6 points. In their next game, Austria will meet third-placed Bulgaria on May 28, while Germany will face Finland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1954, 1974)
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974) Runners-up (1966) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Austria at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Germany
2:0
Austria
2:0 (2:0)
- 29 April 1981
- Hamburg
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
 Bulgaria | 4 |
 Albania | 2 |
 Finland | 0 |
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