World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Norway defeats England 2-1
OSLO, Sep. 9, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated England by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 4 with 7 points. Norway is third with 6 points. In their last game, England will meet Hungary on November 18, while Norway will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Norway
2:1
England
2:1 (2:1)
- 9 September 1981
- Oslo
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 7 |
 Romania | 6 |
| Norway | 6 |
 Hungary | 5 |
 Switzerland | 4 |
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