World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Yugoslavia beats France 3-2
BELGRADE, Nov. 19, 1988 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Yugoslavia defeated France by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Yugoslav top of Group 5 with 3 points. France is third with 3 points. In their next game, Yugoslavia will meet Cyprus on December 11, while France will face Scotland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
France at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Yugoslavia
3:2
France
3:2 (1:1)
- 19 November 1988
- Belgrade
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 |
| France | 3 |
 Norway | 2 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
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