World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Norway beats Cyprus 3-1
OSLO, May. 21, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Cyprus by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Norvegians third in Group 5 with 4 points. Cyprus is bottom with one point. In their next game, Norway will meet second-placed Yugoslavia on June 14, while Cyprus will face Yugoslavia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Norway
3:1
Cyprus
3:1 (3:1)
- 21 May 1989
- Oslo
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Scotland | 9 |
 Yugoslavia | 6 |
| Norway | 4 |
 France | 4 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
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