World Cup 1994 : Norway defeats Mexico 1-0
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jun. 19, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Norway defeated Mexico by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C..
45 minutes of play and neither the Norvegians nor the Mexicans have managed to pull ahead. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with a saving goal by Norvegian midfielder Kjetil Rekdal with just 6 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Norvegians top of Group E with 3 points. In their next game, Norway will meet third-placed Italy at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on June 23, while Mexico will face Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1938)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- 19 June 1994
- 16:00
- Washington, D.C.
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ireland | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
 Italy | 0 |
| Mexico | 0 |
Matches
- Italy 0-1 Ireland
- Norway 1-0 Mexico
- Italy - Norway 16:00
- Mexico - Ireland 12:30
- Ireland - Norway 12:30
- Italy - Mexico 12:30
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