World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Ireland beats Cyprus 3-2
NICOSIA, Mar. 26, 1980 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland defeated Cyprus by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish top of Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet the Netherlands on September 10, while Cyprus will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Cyprus
2:3
Ireland
2:3 (1:3)
- 26 March 1980
- Nicosia
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 |
 Belgium | 0 |
 France | 0 |
 Netherlands | 0 |
| Cyprus | 0 |
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