World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Ireland defeats Malta 2-0
DUBLIN, May. 28, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland defeated Malta by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Irish second in Group 6 with 6 points. Malta is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet third-placed Hungary on June 4, while Malta will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Malta at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Ireland
2:0
Malta
2:0 (1:0)
- 28 May 1989
- Dublin
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 10 |
| Ireland | 6 |
 Hungary | 5 |
 Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Malta | 2 |
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