World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Germany and Northern Ireland play out 1-1 draw
NüRNBERG, Nov. 9, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Germany tied 1-1 with Northern Ireland (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Germans second in Group 9 with 4 points. Northern Ireland is 5th with 2 points. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Portugal on December 14, while Northern Ireland will face Albania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 13 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Germany
1:1
Northern Ireland
1:1 (1:1)
- 9 November 1996
- 17:30
- Nürnberg
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ukraine | 6 |
| Germany | 4 |
 Portugal | 4 |
 Armenia | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
 Albania | 1 |
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