Qualification Phase, Business Office Vi (Belgium 1982 Fifa Basis Loving Cup Qualifiers)
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Guy Thys had been appointed every bit Kingdom of Belgium Manager inward 1976 replacing Raymond Goethals alongside the line of rebuilding the National side.
Although he was unable to accomplish World Cup qualification for the 1978 Edition, Thys did create create to aid Kingdom of Belgium qualify for the 1980 UEFA European Championships. They became the surprise of that Tournament yesteryear reaching the Final in addition to alone losing to West Germany.
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, March 1982 (Belgium Manager Guy Thys) |
Thys’ masterstroke had been to convince veteran Wilfried van Moer to come upwards out of International retirement inward 1979.
His guidance in addition to organizing skills were helpful inward the team’s improvement. Thys’ tactics (4-4-2) revolved closed to the offside trap inward a defence consisting of eccentric goalkeeper Jean-Marie Pfaff in addition to the Standard Liege trio of Eric Gerets, Walter Meeuws in addition to Michel Renquin.
The other telephone exchange elements of the squad were Rene vandereycken in addition to Ludo Coeck inward midfield in addition to the twin strike forcefulness of Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge) in addition to (the 1979/80 Soulier d’Or) Erwin vandenbergh of SK Liesre.
Despite their potent showing inward the 1980 Euros, the Belgians route to World Cup 1982 qualification seemed difficult.
They were grouped alongside eternal rivals Holland, the emerging French Republic led yesteryear Michel Platini in addition to the Republic of Ireland. Republic of Cyprus rounded out the grouping every bit the weakest team.
Holland had blocked Belgium’s path to the World Cup for the previous 2 editions (1974, 1978), but Kingdom of the Netherlands were right away inward a turn down in addition to no longer the ability they had been inward the 70s.
Belgium’s World Cup qualifiers started inward Dublin vs. the Republic of Republic of Ireland on Oct 15th, 1980.
Despite beingness the away team, Kingdom of Belgium were inward full general command of the stand upwards for in addition to took the Pb inward the 13th minute. Erwin vandenbergh’s run yesteryear was headed yesteryear van Moer towards Cluytens, who forced Gerry Peyton broad in addition to scored from a narrow angle.
Just earlier halftime, Ireland’s star Liam Brady railroad train Grealish for an equalizer.
Belgium held on for the remainder of the stand upwards for in addition to earned a valuable away signal against i of the Group rivals.
Michel De Wolf made his debut for Kingdom of Belgium every bit a belatedly substitute for Luc Millecamps.
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 70, Oct 1981 (Rene Vandereycken in addition to Liam Brady, October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 59, Nov 1980 (Albert Cluytens scoring, October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 59, Nov 1980 (Team captains, Oct 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 62, Feb 1981 (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Luc Millecamps, Walter Meeuws, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Ludo Coeck, Erwin Vandenbergh,Rene Vandereycken , Bottom, left to right: Albert Cluytens, Wilfred van Moer, Eric Gerets, Michel Renquin, Jan Ceulemans, Oct 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New series, number 8, Nov 1980 (Chris Hughton in addition to Albert Cluytens, Oct 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
The next calendar month on Nov 19th, 1980, the Belgians hosted their Dutch rivals inward Brussels.
The stand upwards for was alone settled yesteryear a penalisation boot inward the 48th minute. The spot boot had been awarded after Willy van der Kerkhof had fouled Rene vandereycken inward the box in addition to vandenbergh scored the winner.
It had been a vehement in addition to physical stand upwards for riddled alongside fouls in addition to bookings (Gerets in addition to van Moer for Kingdom of Belgium in addition to Hovenkamp in addition to Peters for Holland).
It was reported that Kingdom of Belgium defender Michel Renquin fifty-fifty lost a tooth.
The unfortunate Renquin stated after the stand upwards for that he hoped qualification would already receive got been achieved yesteryear the next twelvemonth when they go to Rotterdam every bit he feared an fifty-fifty worse reception.
The win had been a psychological in addition to confidence-boosting victory, every bit the Dutch jinx appeared to hold upwards over.
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 70, Oct 1981 (November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
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Photo From: Rode Duivels & Oranje Leeuwen., 100 jaar Derby der Lage Landen, Authors Ralf Willems, Matty Verkamman, 2001 (November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 61, Jan 1981 (Jan Ceulemans, November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 12, 1982 (Albert Cluytens, November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
Belgium rounded out the twelvemonth alongside a predictable win over Republic of Cyprus on Dec 21st, 1980 at Nicosia alongside goals yesteryear vandenbergh in addition to Ceulemans (2-0).
Belgium were missing Renquin in addition to Coeck did non start. In their place, Gerald Plessers in addition to Raymond Mommens made their debuts inward the qualifiers.
In the novel twelvemonth (1981) Kingdom of Belgium featured a novel kit made yesteryear Admiral. Their get-go stand upwards for alongside the novel jerseys was i time once to a greater extent than vs. Republic of Cyprus at Brussels on Feb 18th, 1981.
Belgium had been expected to give Republic of Cyprus a beating at domicile but were met alongside surprising resistance from the Cypriots. The absence of van Moer due to injury would hamper Belgium. They took a quick (2-0) Pb through goals yesteryear Plessers in addition to vandenbergh. Just earlier halftime, Stefanos Lyssandrou pulled a destination dorsum for Republic of Cyprus in addition to inward the 60th minute, Fivos Vrahimis tied the match.
Jan Ceulemans scored the winner inward the 67th infinitesimal to give Kingdom of Belgium a narow (3-2) win.
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Photo From: Kicker_Wm-Sonderheft_1982 (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Jean-Marie Pfaff , Albert Cluytens , Jan Ceulemans, Erwin Vandenbergh, Ludo Coeck, Rene Vandereycken , Bottom, left to right: Michel Renquin,Willy Wellens, Raymond Mommens, Eric Gerets, Gerard Plessers , Feb 18, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Belgium 3-Cyprus 2) |
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Photo From: 82 – Coop (Erwin vandenbergh, February 18, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Belgium 3-Cyprus 2) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New series, number 13, Apr 1981 (Albert Cluytens, February 18, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Belgium 3-Cyprus 2) |
On March 25th, 1981, Kingdom of Belgium hosted Republic of Republic of Ireland at Brussels inward a stand upwards for played nether heavy rain.
In improver to the injured van Moer, Kingdom of Belgium were missing suspended goalkeeper Pfaff. Michel Preud’homme started for Kingdom of Belgium inward alone his 2d International match.
Belgium were meliorate but won (1-0) alongside the refereeing decisions nether scrutiny.
Raul Joaquim Fernandes Nazarre , the Portuguese Referee, ruled out a seemingly valid Irish Gaelic goal.
Liam Brady, on a complimentary kick, had crossed for Frank Stapelton who scored. However, the destination was ruled out because on the play, the Referee had backed into a Belgian thespian who had fallen.
Nazarre did non give a argue afterwards every bit to why he had invalidated the destination but it was assumed it was because of the foul (by himself) on the Belgian player.
The Belgians scored the winner nether controversial circumstances inward the 87th minute. Eric Gerets clearly dived to earn a complimentary boot exterior of the box. René vandereycken’s complimentary boot struck the bar in addition to went upwards inward the air in addition to Ceulemans climbed over players to caput inward the winner (1-0).
After the terminal whistle, Irish Gaelic Manager Eion Hand confronted the Referee in addition to after described him every bit “a disgrace in addition to cheat”. Many observers felt a trace would receive got been a fair result. In whatsoever example Kingdom of Belgium were right away on the driver’s topographic point in addition to took leadership of the Group for the get-go time. They had earned ix out of 10 points alongside 4 wins in addition to a necktie inward 5 matches.
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Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a weblog viewer (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Rene Vandereycken , Erwin Vandenbergh, Walter Meeuws, Michel Preud’Homme, Luc Millecamps , Bottom, left to right: Ludo Coeck , Michel Renquin, Eric Gerets, Raymond Mommens, Albert Cluytens, Jan Ceulemans , March 25, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 2, May 1981 (Belgium’s goal, March 25, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New series, number 14, May 1981 (Rene Vandereycken in addition to Liam Brady, March 25, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0) |
On Apr 29th, 1981, French Republic hosted Kingdom of Belgium inward Paris. French Republic were missing the injured midfield duo of Michel Platini in addition to Jean-Francois Larios.
Belgium were nonetheless missing the suspended Pfaff in addition to van Moer had simply returned from injury in addition to was from fit.
In improver Cluytens in addition to vandereycken appeared tired every bit the stand upwards for wore on.
For French Republic Manager Michel Hidalgo, this was life or decease stand upwards for for French Republic who desperately needed a result.
The Belgians took the Pb inward the 5th minute. From the left side, Vercauteren sent inward a long cross that was volleyed inward yesteryear vandenbergh (very like to the destination that he would grade the next twelvemonth vs. Argentine Republic inward the World Cup 1982 opening Match).
France tied the stand upwards for inward the 14th minute. Bernard Genghini’s complimentary boot struck the cross bar in addition to Gerard Soler headed inward the rebound.
Just a few minutes later, inward the 17th minute, Kingdom of Belgium were farther weakened alongside the injury in addition to the commutation of Luc Millecamps.
From the opening minute, the Belgian defender had been fouling Dominique Rocheteau, who inward plough had fouled him back. Millecamps was replaced alongside De Wolf, earning his 2d cap (once i time to a greater extent than every bit a substitute).
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981 (Team captains Christian Lopez in addition to Wilfred van Moer, April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
In the 26th minute, French Republic took the lead. Tigana passed to Rocheteau inward the correct fly who crossed for Didier Six to tap home.
In the 31st minute, French Republic scored the 3rd goal. Tigana sent Soler through, whose shot from a narrow angle struck Preud’homme earlier going in.
Belgium scored some other goal, early on inward the 2d half. In the 52nd minute, van Moer lobbed a ball inward the box for Ceulemans, who trapped in addition to headed upwards in addition to shot yesteryear Dropsy. They were some appeals for offside but the destination stood.
Belgium would also lose Vercauteren to injury inward the 65th infinitesimal (replaced yesteryear Rene Verheyn).
Wilfried van Moer’s wretched shape was called into enquiry every bit Kingdom of Belgium lost for the get-go fourth dimension inward the qualifiers. However, Thys defended van Moer against critics in addition to emphasized his importance.
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 65, May 1981 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 15, June 1981
(Wilfred van Moer in addition to Bernard Genghini, April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2)
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981 (Alain Giresse in addition to Wilfred van Moer, April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
The Belgians were to host the French inward Brussels on September 9th, 1981.
Thys had insisted that they would win their ticket for the World Cup inward Brussels in addition to non inward Rotterdam (the next month).
For Thys the situations had been reversed from the stand upwards for inward April. Now they had to win piece French Republic would hold upwards satisfied alongside a tie.
France had Platini dorsum inward the lineup in addition to Hidalgo would surprisingly line him upwards every bit a striker. Hidalgo had also decided to start alongside the debutant Pierrick Hiard every bit goalkeeepr (ahead of Dominique Dropsy) in addition to Phillipe Mahut also earned his debut inward defence every bit stopper.
France were also weakened yesteryear the absences of Tigana in addition to Rocheteau.
Belgium had Pfaff dorsum inward the lineup, but were missing Eric Gerets inward defense. Marc Baecke was called upwards every bit a repalcement.
In the summer, Michel Renquin had left Standard Liege in addition to joined Anderlecht. However, he was struggling at his novel club, but Thys kept organized faith alongside him in addition to started him.
Thys also gave a debut to Antwerp frontwards Alexandre Czerniatynski.
Thys placed Ceulemans inward a to a greater extent than withdrawn topographic point to deed every bit a constant pressure level on the French defense. This seemed to confuse the French defence in addition to the French also appareaed sick at ease alongside Belgium’s offside trap tactics.
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 9, Jan 1982 (Franie Vercauteren, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 13, 1982 (September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Sport Illustrierte (Belgium squad, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
Belgium took the Pb inward the 24th minute. Vercauteren’s crossed from the left in addition to the debutant Czerniatynski tapped inward from closed range.
Belgium sealed the win inward the 83rd minute. Czerniatynski‘s cross from the left establish van Moer at the border of the box. He set it on for vandenbergh to grade from exterior the box.
Belgium earned its get-go World Cup qualification since 1970 alongside the win in addition to became the get-go European Nation (apart from hosts Spain) to qualify for the Finals.
After this stand upwards for van Moer stated that he was retiring right away that Kingdom of Belgium had qualified.
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 13, 1982 (September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 58, Jan 1985 (Yannick Stopyra in addition to Luc Millecamps, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 19, Oct 1981 (Erwin vandenbergh in addition to Christian Lopez, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New Series, Hors Serie 13, 1982 (Erwin vandenbergh, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
The terminal qualifier vs. Kingdom of the Netherlands on Oct 14th, 1981 at Rotterdam was right away a formality in addition to alone mattered for the Dutch who nonetheless had a slim run a peril to qualify (though ultimately unsuccessful).
The Dutch called upwards Johann Neeskens from New York Cosmos for this of import stand upwards for in addition to started alongside Hans van Breukelen inward destination (deputizing for the off-form Piet Schrijvers).
Surprisingly Kees Rijvers, the Dutch Manager, did non telephone yell upwards up Belgian based players such every bit Simon Tahamata, Johnny Dusbaba in addition to Arie Haan.
Eric Gerets was dorsum inward for Kingdom of Belgium in addition to Captain every bit van Moer had ‘retired.’
Other telephone exchange players such every bit Coeck, vandenbergh in addition to Ceulemans were also rested.
Marc Millecamps (brother of Luc) was selected every bit van Moer’s replacement.
Edouard Snelders was also given a debut in addition to Czerniatynski in addition to Voordeckers started upfront.
The Dutch alongside to a greater extent than at stake attacked from the start in addition to took the Pb inward the 5th infinitesimal through Johnny Metgod.
Cees Van Kooten doubled the Pb inward the 26th minute.
Belgium were farther weakened alongside the sending off of Walter Meeuws inward the 39th infinitesimal (his 2d booking) next a foul on Metgod.
Rene vandereycken moved to comprehend his position. The Dutch scored their 3rd inward the 54th infinitesimal through Ruud Geels for a resounding (3-0) win.
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Photo From: Rode Duivels & Oranje Leeuwen., 100 jaar Derby der Lage Landen, Authors Ralf Willems, Matty Verkamman (Michel Renquin in addition to Johann Neeskens, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: World Soccer , March 1982 (Johnny Rep in addition to Alex Czerniatinski, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: de Internationals, de Historie van Oranje, Authors Matty Verkamman, Henri van der Steen, John Volkers (Ruud Geels celebrating, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: World Soccer , Dec 1981 (Belgium squad, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
Thys had to a greater extent than or less a settled squad alongside alone the retirement of van Moer to debate with. He had wanted to integrate Anderlecht’s Spanish-born star Juan Lozano every bit a prospective replacement, but his naturalization procedure did non come upwards through in addition to Thys would hold upwards forced to call upwards the 37-year-old van Moer for the World Cup.
Rene vandereycken would also hold upwards lost to injury simply prior to difference to Spain.
Belgium would surprise close observers inward the World Cup after defeating defending Champions Argentine Republic inward the opener alongside a vandenbergh strike.
They would qualify for the 2d circular inward a grouping containing Republic of Hungary in addition to Republic of El Salvador inward improver to Argentina.
In the 2d round, they would succumb to a Zbigniew Boniek chapeau play a trick on inward a loss (0-3) to Poland, followed yesteryear a loss to USSR (0-1).
In this 2d round, they were without Pfaff, who had been suspended yesteryear Thys due to his antics, but that is some other story.
For to a greater extent than exceptional on the Juan Lozano option, see:
1982 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers- UEFA-Group 2
March 26, 1980 (Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus 2-Republic of Republic of Ireland 3)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
2 | Cyprus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
3 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Holland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
September 10, 1980 (Dublin, Republic of Republic of Ireland 2-Holland 1)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
2 | Cyprus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
3 | Holland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
4 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
October 11, 1980 (Limassol, Republic of Cyprus 0-France 7)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
3 | Holland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
4 | Cyprus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
5 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date: Oct 15, 1980
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1
Venue: Dublin Lansdowne Road
Attendance: 40,000
Referee: Norbert Rolles (Luxembourg)
Goalscorers:
(Republic of Ireland): Tony Grealish 42nd
(Belgium): Albert Cluytens 13th
Lineups:
Republic of Ireland:
Gerald Joseph Peyton (Fulham Football Club-London / England)
David Francis Langan (Birmingham City Football Club / England)
Mark Thomas Lawrenson (Brighton Hove in addition to Albion Football Club / England)
Kevin Bernard Moran (Manchester United Football Club / England)
Christopher William Gerard Hughton (Tottenham Hotspur Football Club-London / England)
Gerard Anthony ‘Gery’ Daly (Derby County Football Club / England)
Anthony Patrick Grealish (Luton Town Football Club / England)
William ‘Liam’ Brady (captain) (Juventus Football Club-Torino / Italy)
Stephen Derek Heighway (Liverpool Football Club / England)
Daniel Joseph ‘Don’ Givens (Birmingham City Football Club / England) (Paul Gerard McGee (Preston North End Football Club / England) 75th)
Francis Anthony ‘Frank’ Stapleton (Arsenal Football Club-London / England)
Coach: Eoin Kevin Joseph Colin Hand
Team Captain: William ‘Liam’ Brady
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Green Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2-Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem) (13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek) 88th)
4- Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
5- Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege)
6-Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)(14-Jozef Heylingen (Koninklijke Waterschei Sportvereniging Thor Genk) 84th)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
9- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
10- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
15- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
16-Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege)
Team Captain: Wilfred van Moer
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 69, September 1981 (October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Ireland, The Quest for the World Cup, Author Clive Leatherdale (Liam Brady in addition to Wilfred van Moer, October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Ireland on the Ball, Author Donal Cullen (October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 69, September 1981 (Liam Brady, October 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 12, 1982 (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Luc Millecamps, Walter Meeuws, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Ludo Coeck, Erwin Vandenbergh,Rene Vandereycken , Bottom, left to right: Albert Cluytens, Wilfred van Moer, Eric Gerets, Michel Renquin, Jan Ceulemans, Oct 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 2, May 1981 (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Luc Millecamps, Walter Meeuws, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Ludo Coeck, Erwin Vandenbergh,Rene Vandereycken , Bottom, left to right: Albert Cluytens, Wilfred van Moer, Eric Gerets, Michel Renquin, Jan Ceulemans, Oct 15, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Republic of Republic of Ireland 1-Belgium 1) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Holland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
5 | Cyprus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
October 28, 1980 (Paris, French Republic 2-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
2 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Holland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
5 | Cyprus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
November 19, 1980 (Dublin, Republic of Republic of Ireland 6-Cyprus 0)
Date: Nov 19, 1980
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0
Venue: Bruxelles-Stade du Heysel (Brussels- Heizelstadion)
Attendance: 57,675
Referee: Eldar Azim-Zade (USSR)
Goalscorers:
(Belgium): Erwin Vandenbergh 48th pen
(Holland): None
Lineups:
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2-Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
4- Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
5- Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege)
6-Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
9- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
10- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Booked: Eric Gerets, Wilfred Van Moer
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
14- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
15-Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege)
16- Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege)
Team Captain: Wilfred van Moer
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Holland:
1-Willem Petrus ‘Pim’ Doesburg (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven)
2-Huibertus Johannes Nicolaas ‘Ben’ Wijnstekers (Feyenoord Rotterdam) (14-Johannes Antonius Bernardus ‘John’ Metgod (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar) 26th)
5-Rudolf Jozef ‘Ruud’ Krol (Societa Sportiva Calcio Napoli / Italy)
3-Ernestus Wilhelmus Johannes ‘Ernie’ Brandts (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven)
4-Hugo Harmanus Hovenkamp (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
8-Johannes Wilhelmus ‘Jan’ Peters (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
7-Wilhelmus Antonius ‘Willy’ van de Kerkhof (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven)
6-Michaël Antonius Bernardus ‘Michel’ van de Korput (Torino Calcio 1906 / Italy)
11-Simon Melkianus Tahamata (Royal Standard de Liege / Belgium)
10-Cornelis Thomas Henri Maria ‘Pier’ Tol (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar) (12-Reinier Lambertus ‘René’ van de Kerkhof (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) 30th)
9-Cornelis 'Kees' Kist (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
Coach: Jan Zwartkruis
Booked: Hugo Hovenkamp, Jan Peters
Other Substitutes:
Johannes Franciscus ‘Hans’ van Breukelen (Football Club Utrecht)
Ronald Spelbos (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
Petrus Heinrich Gerardus ‘Pierre’ Vermeulen (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
Team Captain: Ruud Krol
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Orange Shirts, White Shorts, Orange Socks
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Photo From: Rode Duivels & Oranje Leeuwen., 100 jaar Derby der Lage Landen, Authors Ralf Willems, Matty Verkamman, 2001 (November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
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Photo From: Rode Duivels & Oranje Leeuwen., 100 jaar Derby der Lage Landen, Authors Ralf Willems, Matty Verkamman, 2001
(November 19, 1980, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 0) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Holland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
5 | Cyprus | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 0 |
Date: Dec 21, 1980
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Republic of Cyprus 0-Belgium 2
Venue: Levkosia (Nicosia)-Makarion Athlítiko Kentro (Bishop Makarios Stadium)
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Robert Valentine (Scotland)
Goalscorers:
(Cyprus): None
(Belgium): Erwin Vandenbergh 30th, Jan Ceulemans 68th
Lineups:
Cyprus:
Andreas Constantinou II (AEL (Athlitikí Énosi Lemésou) –Lemesos (Limassol))
Nicos Patikkis (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Costas Miamiliotis (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Stefanos Lysandrou (Athlitikós Sýllogos Anórthosis Ammochostou (Famagusta))
Klitos Erotokritou (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Nicos Pantziaras (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Yiannakis Yiangoudakis (Apollon Football Club Lemessos (Limassol))
Christakis Mavris (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia)) (Georghios Petrou (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia)) )
Sotiris Kaiafas (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia)) (Filippos Dimitriou (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia)) 70th)
Loizos Mavroudes (AEL (Athlitikí Énosi Lemésou) –Lemesos (Limassol))
Andros Miamiliotis (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Coach: Costas Talianos
Note:
Some sources demo the next substitution
Mavris replaced yesteryear (Loukis Louka (Enosi Neon Paralimniou-Paralimni) 72nd)
Kaiakas replaced yesteryear (Walter Kostas Veris (Apollon Limassol) 63rd)
Team Captain: Nicos Pantziaras
Official Kit Supplier/Designer:
Uniform Colors:
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2-Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
4- Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
5- Gerald Plessers (Royal Standard de Liege) (14-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) 72nd)
6- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8-Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
9- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
10- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren) (15-Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege) 78th)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
16- Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege)
Team Captain: Wilfred van Moer
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors:
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | Belgium | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
3 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
4 | Holland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
5 | Cyprus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 0 |
Date: Feb 18, 1981
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Kingdom of Belgium 3-Cyprus 2
Venue: Bruxelles-Stade du Heysel (Brussels- Heizelstadion)
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Arto Ravander (Finland)
Goalscorers:
(Belgium): Gerard Plessers 13th, Erwin Vandenbergh 18th, Jan Ceulemans 67th
(Cyprus): Stefanos Lyssandrou 42nd, Fivos Vrahimis 60th
Lineups:
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2-Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3- Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege)
4- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)(15- Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) 72nd)
5- Gerard Plessers (Royal Standard de Liege) (16-Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege) 72nd)
6- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8- Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege)
9- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
10-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
14-Marc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
Team Captain: Eric Gerets
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Admiral
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks
Cyprus:
Andreas Constantinou II (AEL (Athlitikí Énosi Lemésou) –Lemesos (Limassol))
Loukis Louka (Enosi Neon Paralimniou-Paralimni)
Klitos Erotokritou (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Stefanos Lysandrou (Athlitikós Sýllogos Anórthosis Ammochostou (Famagusta))
Toumazos Toumazou (Athlitikós Sýllogos Anórthosis Ammochostou (Famagusta))
Nicos Pantziaras (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Andros Miamiliotis (APOEL (Athlitikos Podosfairikos Omilos Ellinos Levkosías) Lefkosia (Nicosia)) (Marios Tsingis (Aris Lemessos (Aris Football Club- Limassol)) 85th)
Filippos Dimitriou (Athlitikos Sillogos Omónoia Leukosías-Lefkosia (Nicosia))
Fivos Vrachimis (Athlitikós Sýllogos Anórthosis Ammochostou (Famagusta))
Fanis Theofanous (Pezoporikós Ómilos Lárnakas-Larnax(Larnaca)) (Chrysanthos Lagos (Athlitikí Énosi Olympiakos Lefkosias (Nicosia)) 85th)
Yiannakis Yiangoudakis (Apollonas Lemesou- Lemessos (Limassol)
Coach: Costas Talianos
Team Captain: Nicos Pantziaras
Official Kit Supplier/Designer:
Uniform Colors: White Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks
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Photo From: World Soccer , Apr 1981 (February 18, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Belgium 3-Cyprus 2) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New series, number 14, May 1981 (Erwin vandenbergh, February 18, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Belgium 3-Cyprus 2) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
3 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
4 | Holland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
5 | Cyprus | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 21 | -17 | 0 |
February 22, 1981 (Groningen, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Cyprus 0)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Republic of Ireland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
3 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
4 | Holland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
5 | Cyprus | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 24 | -20 | 0 |
March 25, 1981 (Rotterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands 1-France 0)
Date: March 25, 1981
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Kingdom of Belgium 1-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0
Venue: Bruxelles-Stade du Heysel (Brussels- Heizelstadion)
Attendance: 37,978
Referee: Raul Joaquim Fernandes Nazarre (Portugal)
Goalscorers:
(Belgium): Jan Ceulemans 87th
(Republic of Ireland): None
Lineups:
Belgium:
1-Michel Preud’Homme(Standard Liege)
2- Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
4- Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
5- Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege)
6- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) (15- Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) 85th)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
9- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
10-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (16- Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege) 76th)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Other Substitutes:
12- Jacques Munaron (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
14-Marc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
17-Maurice de Schrijver (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
Team Captain: Eric Gerets
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Admiral
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks
Republic of Ireland:
1-James Martin ‘Seamus’ McDonagh (Everton Football Club-Liverpool / England)
2-David Francis Langan (Birmingham City Football Club / England)
4-Michael Paul ‘Mick’ Martin (Newcastle United Football Club / England)
5-Kevin Bernard Moran (Manchester United Football Club / England)
3-Christopher William Gerard Hughton (Tottenham Hotspur Football Club-London / England)
7-Gerard Anthony ‘Gery’ Daly (Coventry City Football Club / England)
10-Anthony Patrick Grealish (Luton Town Football Club / England)
6-William ‘Liam’ Brady (Juventus Football Club-Torino / Italy)
9-Stephen Derek Heighway (Liverpool Football Club / England)
8-Francis Anthony ‘Frank’ Stapleton (Arsenal Football Club-London / England) (14-Michael Anthony ‘Mickey’ Walsh (Futebol Clube create Porto / Portugal) 71st)
11-Michael John Robinson (Brighton Hove in addition to Albion Football Club / England)
Coach: Eoin Kevin Joseph Colin Hand
Booked: Liam Brady, Gerry Daly
Team Captain: William ‘Liam’ Brady
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Green Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 2, May 1981
| (Belgium squad, Top, left to right: Rene Vandereycken , Erwin Vandenbergh, Walter Meeuws, Michel Preud’Homme, Luc Millecamps , Bottom, left to right: Ludo Coeck , Michel Renquin, Eric Gerets, Raymond Mommens, Albert Cluytens, Jan Ceulemans , March 25, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Republic of Republic of Ireland 0) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
2 | Republic of Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
3 | France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
4 | Holland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
5 | Cyprus | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 24 | -20 | 0 |
April 29, 1981 (Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus 0-Holland 1)
Date: Apr 29, 1981
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: French Republic 3-Belgium 2
Venue: Paris- Parc des Princes
Attendance: 44,954
Referee: Victoriano Sanchez Arminio (Spain)
Goalscorers:
(France): Gerard Soler 14th, 31st, Didier Six 26th
(Belgium): Erwin Vandenbergh 5th, Jan Ceulemans 52nd
Lineups:
France:
1-Dominique Dropsy (Racing Club de Strasbourg Football)
2-Gerard Janvion (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
4-Christian Lopez (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
5-Marius Tresor (Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club)
3-Maxime Bossis (Football Club de Nantes)
6 -Jean Tigana (Olympique Lyonnais)
8-Alain Giresse (Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club)
10-Bernard Genghini (Football Club de Sochaux-Montbéliard)
7-Gerard Soler (Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club) (15-Jacques Zimako (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire) 71st)
9-Dominique Rocheteau (Paris Saint-Germain Football Club)
11-Didier Six (Racing Club de Strasbourg Football)
Coach: Michel Hidalgo
Other Substitutes:
Jean Castaneda (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
Patrick Battiston (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
Leonard Specht (Racing Club de Strasbourg Football)
Alain Moizan (Olympique Lyonnais)
Team Captain: Christian Lopez
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks
Belgium:
1-Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
2- Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem) (13- Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek) 17th)
4- Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
5- Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege)
6- Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (14- Rene Verheyn (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) 65th)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
8-Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
9- Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
10- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Booked: Michel DeWolf
Other Substitutes:
12- Jacques Munaron (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
15- Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
16- Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege)
Team Captain: Wilfred van Moer
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Admiral
Uniform Colors: White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 13, 1982 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
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Photo From: Onze, Hors Serie 13, 1982 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 65, May 1981 (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981
| (April 29, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, French Republic 3-Belgium 2) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
2 | Republic of Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
3 | France | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
4 | Holland | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
5 | Cyprus | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
September 9, 1981 (Rotterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands 2-Republic of Republic of Ireland 2)
Date: September 9, 1981
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0
Venue: Bruxelles-Stade du Heysel (Brussels- Heizelstadion)
Attendance: 52,525
Referee: Karoly Palotai (Hungary)
Goalscorers:
(Belgium): Alexandre Czerniatynski 24th, ErwinVandenbergh 83rd
(France): None
Lineups:
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2- Michel Renquin (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
4- Walter Meeuws (Royal Standard de Liege)
5- Marc Baecke (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
6- Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
7- Alexandre Czerniatynski (Royal Antwerp Football Club)
8-Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)(14-Marc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem) 51st)
9- Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging)
10-Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
11- Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging)
Coach: Guy Thys
Booked: Marc Baecke, Ludo Coeck
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
13- Dirk Devriese (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
15- Rene Verheyn (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
16- Albert Cluytens (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
Team Captain: Wilfred van Moer
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Admiral
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks
France:
1-Pierrick Hiard (Sporting Etoile Club de Bastia)
2-Gerard Janvion (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
4-Philippe Mahut (Football Club de Metz)
5-Christian Lopez (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
3-Maxime Bossis (Football Club de Nantes)
6-Alain Moizan (Olympique Lyonnais) (15-Yannick Stopyra (Football Club de Sochaux-Montbéliard) 60th)
8-Alain Giresse (Girondins de Bordeaux Football Club)
9-Jean-Francois Larios (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
7-Jacques Zimako (Football Club de Sochaux-Montbéliard)
10-Michel Platini (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
11-Didier Six (Verein für Bewegungspiele Stuttgart 1893 e.V./ West Germany)
Coach: Michel Hidalgo
Other Substitutes:
Dominique Dropsy (Racing Club de Strasbourg Football)
Patrick Battiston (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne Loire)
Leonard Specht (Racing Club de Strasbourg Football)
Manuel Amoros (Association Sportive de Monaco)
Team Captain: Michel Platini
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 69, September 1981 (Jean-Marie Pfaff in addition to Michel Platini, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 69, September 1981 (Franie Vercauteren, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Onze, Issue 69, September 1981 (September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, New series, number 22, Jan 1982 (September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 19, Oct 1981 (Walter Meeuws in addition to Alain Moizan, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 19, Oct 1981 (September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: France Football, Issue 1849, September 15, 1981 (Franie Vercauteren, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
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Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a weblog viewer (Belgium squad, September 9, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 2-France 0) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
2 | Republic of Ireland | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
3 | Holland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
4 | France | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
5 | Cyprus | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
October 14, 1981 (Dublin, Republic of Republic of Ireland 3-France 2)
Date: Oct 14, 1981
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-UEFA-Group 2
Result: Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0
Venue: Rotterdam-De Kuip-Feyenoord Stadion
Attendance: 56,000
Referee: Brian McGinlay (Scotland)
Goalscorers:
(Holland): Johnny Metgod 5th, Cees Van Kooten 26th, Ruud Geels 54th
(Belgium): None
Lineups:
Holland:
1-Johannes Franciscus ‘Hans’ van Breukelen (Football Club Utrecht)
2-Michaël Antonius Bernardus ‘Michel’ van de Korput (Torino Calcio 1906 / Italy)
5-Rudolf Jozef ‘Ruud’ Krol (Societa Sportiva Calcio Napoli / Italy)
4-Johannes Antonius Bernardus ‘John’ Metgod (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
3-Hugo Harmanus Hovenkamp (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
8-Franciscus Johannes ‘Frans’ Thijssen (Ipswich Town Football Club / England)
6-Johannes Jacobus ‘Johan’ Neeskens (New York Cosmos / USA)
10-Arnoldus Johannes Hyacinthus ‘Arnold’ Mühren (Ipswich Town Football Club / England)
7-Tschen La Ling (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam)
9-Cornelis ‘Cees’ van Kooten (Go Ahead Eagles- Deventer) (14-Geertruida Maria ‘Ruud’ Geels (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) 46th)
11-Nicolaas ‘Johnny’ Rep (Association Sportive de Saint-Etienne -Loire / France)
Coach: Cornelius ‘Kees’ Rijvers
Other Substitutes:
Reinier Lambertus ‘Rene’ van de Kerkhof (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven)
Johannes Wilhelmus ‘Jan’ Peters (captain) (AZ (Alkmaar Zaanstreek) '67 -Alkmaar)
Huibertus Johannes Nicolaas ‘Ben’ Wijnstekers (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
Andre Van Gerven (Football Club Twente Enschede)
Team Captain: Ruud Krol
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas
Uniform Colors: White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks
Belgium:
1-Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
2-Eric Gerets (captain) (Royal Standard de Liege)
3-Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
4- Walter Meeuws (Royal Standard de Liege)
5- Michel Renquin (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
6- Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
7- Rene Vandereycken (Genoa 1893-Genova / Italy)
8-Marc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem)
9- Edouard Snelders (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) (15- Gerald Plessers (Royal Standard de Liege) 62nd)
10- Alexandre Czerniatynski (Royal Antwerp Football Club)
11- Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege) (16- Albert Cluytens (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) 46th)
Coach: Guy Thys
Booked: Walter Meeuws 19th
Sent-off: Walter Meeuws 39th
Other Substitutes:
12- Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege)
13- Marc Baecke (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren)
14- Michel De Groote (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
Team Captain: Eric Gerets
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Admiral
Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 20, Nov 1981 (Albert Cluytens in addition to Johnny Metgod, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: Mondial, novel series, number 20, Nov 1981 (Frans Thijssen, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Nov 1981, Issue 7 (Luc Millecamps in addition to Ruud Geels, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
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Photo From: Foot Magazine, Nov 1981, Issue 7 (Rene Vandereycken in addition to Johnny Rep, October 14, 1981, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of the Netherlands 3-Belgium 0) |
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
2 | Republic of Ireland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
3 | Holland | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
4 | France | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
5 | Cyprus | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
November 18, 1981 (Paris, French Republic 2-Holand 0)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
2 | Republic of Ireland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
3 | Holland | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
4 | France | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
5 | Cyprus | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 25 | -21 | 0 |
December 5, 1981 (Paris, French Republic 4-Cyprus 0)
Table | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
2 | France | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
3 | Republic of Ireland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
4 | Holland | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
5 | Cyprus | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 29 | -25 | 0 |
P-Played, W-Win, D-Draw, L-Loss, GF-Goals For, GA-Goals Against, GD-Goal Difference, Pts-Points
Kingdom of Belgium players during the qualification matches
Goalkeeper:
Jean-Marie Pfaff (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren) (6 Matches)
Michel Preud’Homme (Royal Standard de Liege) (2 Matches)
Defenders:
Eric Gerets (Royal Standard de Liege) (7 Matches)
Luc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem) (7 Matches, substituted inward 2 matches)
Michel De Wolf (Racing White Daring Molenbeek) (2 Matches, came on every bit a substitute inward both matches)
Walter Meeuws (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging) (7 Matches)
Michel Renquin (Royal Standard de Liege) in addition to 1981/82: (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (7 Matches)
Gerald Plessers (Royal Standard de Liege) (3 Matches, substituted inward 2 matches in addition to came on every bit substitute inward the other)
Marc Baecke (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren) (1 Match)
Midfielders/Forwards:
Wilfred van Moer (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren) (5 Matches, substituted inward 2 matches)
Jozef Heylingen (Koninklijke Waterschei Sportvereniging Thor Genk) (1 Match, came on every bit a substitute inward his alone match)
Rene Vandereycken (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging) (7 Matches)
Ludo Coeck (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (6 Matches, came on as a substitute inward i stand upwards for in addition to substituted inward another)
Raymond Mommens (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) (3 Matches, substituted inward i match)
Marc Millecamps (Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem) (2 Matches, came on every bit a substitute inward i match)
Frank Vercauteren (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (5 Matches, came on every bit a substitute inward 2 matches in addition to was substituted inward another)
Rene Verheyn (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) (1 Match, came on every bit a substitute inward his alone match)
Edouard Snelders (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren) (1 Match, substituted inward his alone match)
Albert Cluytens (Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren) (7 Matches, substituted inward 2 matches, came on every bit a substitute inward i match)
Erwin Vandenbergh (Koninklijke Lierse Sportvereniging) (7 Matches)
Jan Ceulemans (Club Brugge Koninklijke Vereniging) (7 Matches)
Eddy Voordeckers (Royal Standard de Liege) (3 Matches, came on every bit a substitute inward 2 matches in addition to was substituted inward another)
Willy Wellens (Royal Standard de Liege) (2 Matches, came on every bit a substitute inward i match)
Alexandre Czerniatynski (Royal Antwerp Football Club) (2 Matches)
The next players appeared on Teamsheets, but did non play:
Jacques Munaron (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois) (goalkeeper)
Maurice de Schrijver (Koninklijke Sporting Club Lokeren)
Dirk Devriese (Racing White Daring Molenbeek)
Michel De Groote (Royale Sporting Club Anderlechtois)
Coach: Guy Thys
Goalscorers:
Erwin Vandenbergh 5 goals (1 penalisation kick)
Jan Ceulemans 4 goals
Albert Cluytens 1 goal
Gerard Plessers 1 goal
Alexandre Czerniatynski 1 goal
References:
Foot Magazine, Issue 2, May 1981
Foot Magazine, Issue 3, June 1981
Foot Magazine, Issue 7, Nov 1981
Foot Magazine, March 1982
France Football, Issue 1848, September 8, 1981
France Football, Issue 1849, September 15, 1981
France Football, Issue 1854, Oct 20, 1981
Ireland on the Ball, Author Donal Cullen
Ireland, The Quest for the World Cup, Author Clive Leatherdale
Le Dictionnaire Des Diables Rouges
Le Siecle des Diables Rouges, Author Christian Hubert
Mondial, New Series, Hors Serie 13, 1982
Mondial, New series, number 8, Nov 1980
Mondial, novel series, number 15, June 1981
Mondial, novel series, number 19, Oct 1981
Mondial, New series, number 22, Jan 1982
Onze, Hors Serie 12, 1982
Onze, Hors Serie 13, 1982
Rode Duivels & Oranje Leeuwen., 100 jaar Derby der Lage Landen, Authors Ralf Willems, Matty Verkamman, 2001
Onze, Issue 64, Apr 1981
Onze, Issue 65, May 1981
Onze, Issue 69, September 1981
World Soccer, Dec 1980
World Soccer, Jan 1981
World Soccer , Apr 1981
World Soccer, May 1981
World Soccer, June 1981
World Soccer, Nov 1981
World Soccer , Dec 1981
World Soccer , March 1982