World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Romania 3-2
BELFAST, Sep. 12, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Romania by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish second in Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet group leaders Finland on November 14, while Romania will face Turkey.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1958)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Romania at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Northern Ireland
3:2
Romania
3:2 (1:1)
- 12 September 1984
- Belfast
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Finland | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
 England | 0 |
 Turkey | 0 |
| Romania | 0 |
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