World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Northern Ireland beats Czech republic 2-0
BELFAST, Sep. 4, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Northern Ireland defeated Czech republic by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Monday night at Windsor Park in Belfast.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Jonny Evans ('28) and Chris Brunt ('41).
The result put the Irish second in Group C with 19 points. Czech republic is fourth with 9 points. In their next game, Northern Ireland will meet group leaders Germany at Windsor Park on October 5, while Czech republic will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Czech republic at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Northern Ireland
2:0
Czech republic
2:0 (2:0)
- 4 September 2017
- 20:45
- Belfast
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Germany | 24 |
| Northern Ireland | 19 |
 Azerbaijan | 10 |
| Czech republic | 9 |
 Norway | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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