World Cup 1986 : Spain beats Northern Ireland 2-1
ZAPOPAN, Jun. 7, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Spain defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday at the Estadio Tres de Marzo in Zapopan.
Spain dominated the first half thanks to goals from Butragueño ('1) and Salinas ('18). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Spaniards further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
The result put the Spaniard second in Group D with 2 points. Northern Ireland is third with one point. In their last game, Spain will meet Algeria at the Estadio Tres de Marzo on June 12, while Northern Ireland will face Brazil.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Spain at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Northern Ireland
1:2
Spain
1:2 (0:2)
- 7 June 1986
- 12:00
- Zapopan
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 4 |
| Spain | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
 Algeria | 1 |
Matches
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