Monthly Archives: June 1982

25th June 1982- World Cup Group 5, Northern Ireland 1 Spain 0

Watford’s Gerry Armstrong scored the goal that beat the hosts Spain and meant Northern Ireland finished top of their group.

Daily Mirror, 26 Jun 1982
Daily Telegraph, 26 Jun 1982
Guardian, 26 June 1982

Four Four Two: Gerry Armstrong’s 1982 World Cup goal for Northern Ireland broke political barriers and Spanish hearts