World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland defeats Romania 1-0
BUCHAREST, Oct. 16, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Romania by a score of 1-0 (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 9 points. Romania is fourth with 7 points. In their last game, Northern Ireland will meet group leaders England on November 13, while Romania will face Turkey.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Romania at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1958)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Romania
0:1
Northern Ireland
0:1 (0:1)
- 16 October 1985
- Bucharest
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 11 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 |
 Finland | 8 |
| Romania | 7 |
 Turkey | 1 |
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