World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Hungary and Malta play to a 1-1 draw
BUDAPEST, Apr. 12, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary tied 1-1 with Malta (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians second in Group 6 with 5 points. Malta is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet Ireland on June 4, while Malta will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Malta at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hungary
1:1
Malta
1:1 (0:1)
- 12 April 1989
- Budapest
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 10 |
| Hungary | 5 |
 Northern Ireland | 3 |
 Ireland | 2 |
| Malta | 2 |
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