World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Belgium beats Cyprus 2-0
NICOSIA, Dec. 21, 1980 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Belgians second in Group 2 with 5 points. Cyprus is bottom with no points. In their next game, Belgium will meet Cyprus on February 18, while Cyprus will face Belgium.
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)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Cyprus
0:2
Belgium
0:2 (0:1)
- 21 December 1980
- Nicosia
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ireland | 7 |
| Belgium | 5 |
 France | 4 |
 Netherlands | 0 |
| Cyprus | 0 |
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