World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Hungary beats Northern Ireland 2-1
BELFAST, Sep. 6, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians third in Group 6 with 7 points. Northern Ireland is fourth with 5 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet group leaders Spain on October 11, while Northern Ireland will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Northern Ireland
1:2
Hungary
1:2 (0:2)
- 6 September 1989
- Belfast
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 10 |
 Ireland | 8 |
| Hungary | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
 Malta | 2 |
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