World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Yugoslavia and Italy play to a 1-1 draw
BELGRADE, Oct. 17, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Yugoslavia tied 1-1 with Italy (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Yugoslav top of Group 5 with 9 points. Italy is second with 9 points. In their next game, Yugoslavia will meet Luxembourg on November 21, while Italy will face Greece.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970) Fourth Place (1978)
Yugoslavia
1:1
Italy
1:1 (1:1)
- 17 October 1981
- Belgrade
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 9 |
| Italy | 9 |
 Denmark | 8 |
 Greece | 6 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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