World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Scotland loses to Portugal 2-1 but qualifies for 1982 World Cup
LISBON, Nov. 18, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (European Qualifiers) : Portugal defeated Scotland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Scotland secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Portugal is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966)
Scotland at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1954)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Portugal
2:1
Scotland
2:1 (1:1)
- 18 November 1981
- Lisbon
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 11 |
 Northern Ireland | 9 |
 Sweden | 8 |
| Portugal | 7 |
 Israel | 5 |
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