World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Germany defeats Austria 3-1
VIENNA, Oct. 14, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Austria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Germans top of Group 1 with 12 points. Austria is second with 10 points. In their next game, Germany will meet Albania on November 18, while Austria will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
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 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
1:3
Germany
1:3 (1:2)
- 14 October 1981
- Vienna
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12 |
| Austria | 10 |
 Bulgaria | 8 |
 Albania | 2 |
 Finland | 2 |
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