World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Spain beats Ireland 2-0
SEVILLE, Nov. 16, 1988 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Spain defeated Ireland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Spaniard second in Group 6 with 2 points. Ireland is fourth with one point. In their next game, Spain will meet group leaders Northern Ireland on December 21, while Ireland will face Hungary.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Spain at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Spain
2:0
Ireland
2:0 (0:0)
- 16 November 1988
- Seville
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
 Hungary | 2 |
| Ireland | 1 |
 Malta | 0 |
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