World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Israel 1-0 to qualify for 1982 World Cup
BELFAST, Nov. 18, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Israel by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Northern Ireland secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Israel is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland
1:0
Israel
1:0 (1:0)
- 18 November 1981
- Belfast
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Scotland | 11 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 |
 Sweden | 8 |
 Portugal | 7 |
| Israel | 5 |
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