World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Netherlands defeats Wales 2-1
WREXHAM, Oct. 11, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Wales by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Dutch top of Group 4 with 8 points. Wales is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, the Netherlands will meet third-placed Finland on November 15, while Wales will face Germany.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Wales
1:2
Netherlands
1:2 (0:1)
- 11 October 1989
- Wrexham
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8 |
 Germany | 7 |
 Finland | 3 |
| Wales | 2 |
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