World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Netherlands beats Cyprus 3-0
GRONINGEN, Feb. 22, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Cyprus by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Dutch fourth in Group 2 with 2 points. Cyprus is bottom with no points. In their next game, the Netherlands will meet third-placed France on March 25, while Cyprus will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Netherlands
3:0
Cyprus
3:0 (1:0)
- 22 February 1981
- Groningen
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ireland | 7 |
 Belgium | 7 |
 France | 4 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Cyprus | 0 |
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