World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Romania beats Bulgaria 3-1
SOFIA, Oct. 19, 1988 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Romania defeated Bulgaria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Romanians top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Romania will meet second-placed Greece on November 2, while Bulgaria will face Denmark.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1962)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Romania at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Bulgaria
1:3
Romania
1:3 (1:1)
- 19 October 1988
- Sofia
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2 |
 Denmark | 1 |
 Greece | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
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