World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Finland 2-1
BELFAST, Nov. 14, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Finland by a score of 2-1 (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 4 points. Finland is third with 4 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet group leaders England on February 27, while Finland will face England.
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)
Finland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Northern Ireland
2:1
Finland
2:1 (1:1)
- 14 November 1984
- Belfast
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Finland | 4 |
 Romania | 0 |
 Turkey | 0 |
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