World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Norway defeats Ireland 1-0
OSLO, Oct. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Ireland 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 Norvegians second in Group 6 with 3 points. Ireland is third with 2 points. In their next game, Norway will meet third-placed Ireland on May 1, while Ireland will face Denmark.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Norway
1:0
Ireland
1:0 (1:0)
- 17 October 1984
- Oslo
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 4 |
| Norway | 3 |
 Denmark | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
 USSR | 1 |
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