World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : France beats Scotland 3-0
PARIS, Oct. 11, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated Scotland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Scot second in Group 5 with 9 points. France is third with 7 points. In their last game, Scotland will meet Norway on November 15, while France will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
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)
Scotland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1954)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
France
3:0
Scotland
3:0 (1:0)
- 11 October 1989
- Paris
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Yugoslavia | 12 |
| Scotland | 9 |
| France | 7 |
 Norway | 5 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
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