World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Sweden defeats Poland 2-1
SOLNA, May. 7, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Sweden defeated Poland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Swedish second in Group 2 with 5 points. Poland is third with 2 points. In their next game, Sweden will meet group leaders England on September 6, while Poland will face England.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Sweden at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Poland at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1938)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974, 1982)
Sweden
2:1
Poland
2:1 (0:0)
- 7 May 1989
- Solna
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 5 |
| Sweden | 5 |
| Poland | 2 |
 Albania | 0 |
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