World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Germany beats Albania 8-0
DORTMUND, Nov. 18, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Albania by a big score of 8-0 (halftime: 5-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday.
The result put the Germans top of Group 1 with 14 points. Albania is fourth with 2 points. In their last game, Germany will meet third-placed Bulgaria on November 22.
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)
Albania at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Germany
8:0
Albania
8:0 (5:0)
- 18 November 1981
- Dortmund
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14 |
 Austria | 11 |
 Bulgaria | 9 |
| Albania | 2 |
 Finland | 2 |
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