World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Romania qualify for World Cup, Ireland face play-off
DUBLIN, Oct. 11, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland tied 1-1 with Romania (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday afternoon. Romania secured their ticket to the finals but Ireland will have to go through the playoffs.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Romania at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Ireland
1:1
Romania
1:1 (0:0)
- 11 October 1997
- 15:00
- Dublin
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Romania | 28 |
| Ireland | 18 |
 Lithuania | 14 |
 Macedonia | 13 |
 Iceland | 9 |
 Liechtenstein | 0 |
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