World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Ireland defeats Switzerland 3-0
DUBLIN, Jun. 2, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland defeated Switzerland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Irish top of Group 6 with 5 points. Switzerland is second with 5 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet second-placed Switzerland on September 11, while Switzerland will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Ireland
3:0
Switzerland
3:0 (2:0)
- 2 June 1985
- Dublin
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 |
| Switzerland | 5 |
 USSR | 4 |
 Denmark | 4 |
 Norway | 4 |
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