World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland defeats Turkey 2-0
BELFAST, May. 1, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Turkey by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish second in Group 3 with 6 points. Turkey is bottom with no points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet Turkey on September 11, while Turkey will face Northern Ireland.
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)
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland
2:0
Turkey
2:0 (1:0)
- 1 May 1985
- Belfast
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 |
 Finland | 4 |
 Romania | 3 |
| Turkey | 0 |
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