World Cup 1986 : Brazil beats Northern Ireland 3-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
GUADALAJARA, Jun. 12, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Brazil defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday at the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara.
Careca scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Careca ('15) and Josimar ('42). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Careca with just 3 minutes remaining in regulation time.
Brazil advance to the Round of 16. Northern Ireland is eliminated.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)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Northern Ireland
0:3
Brazil
0:3 (0:2)
- 12 June 1986
- 12:00
- Guadalajara
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 Spain | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
 Algeria | 1 |
Matches
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