1976 UEFA European Football Championship qualifying
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The qualifying round for the 1976 European Football Championship consisted of 32 teams divided into eight groups of four teams. Each group winner progressed to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals were played in two legs on a home-and-away basis. The winners of the quarter-finals would go through, to the final tournament.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 12,034
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NOTE: The match was originally abandoned after 17' on 29.10.1975 due to fog.The score at that moment was 0-0.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 45,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 40,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 100,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 80,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 20,000
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Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 28,000
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Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: The first goal in others sources is also reported as an own goal
by Mick Martin
or Terry Conroy
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(*)NOTE: Some sources state that the venue was St. Jakob-Park
, Basle.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 45,000
(**)NOTE: The own goal
scorer is also reported as Mikhail Fomenko.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 30,000
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Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 30,000.
(**)NOTE: Referee also reported as Alberto Lattanzi.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 22,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 60,000.
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Czechoslovakia vs Soviet Union
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 100,000
Czechoslovakia
won 4 – 2 on aggregate
Yugoslavia vs Wales
(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 50,000
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Yugoslavia
won 3 – 1 on aggregate
Spain vs West Germany
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West Germany
won 3 – 1 on aggregate
Netherlands vs Belgium
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Netherlands
won 7 – 1 on aggregate
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Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, West Germany and Netherlands qualified for the final tournament.
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Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | |
| 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | |
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 12,034
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Group 2
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | |
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 28 |
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Group 3
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 45,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 40,000
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Group 4
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | |
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 6 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 100,000
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 80,000
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Group 5
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 8 | |
| 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
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Group 6
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: The first goal in others sources is also reported as an own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
by Mick Martin
Mick Martin
Michael Paul "Mick" Martin was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s.Born in Dublin, he played for Bohemians, Manchester United, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion, Vancouver Whitecaps, Cardiff City, Preston North End, Peterborough United, Rotherham United and the Republic of...
or Terry Conroy
Terry Conroy
Terry Conroy is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career with Stoke City.-Stoke City:He joined the Potters from the Irish club, Glentoran for £10,000 in March 1967. He went on to make 333 Cup and League appearances for Stoke, scoring 66 goals...
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(*)NOTE: Some sources state that the venue was St. Jakob-Park
St. Jakob-Park
' is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli", as the venue is nicknamed by the locals, was originally built with a capacity of 33,433 seats. The capacity was increased to 42,500 for Euro 2008, which was hosted by Switzerland...
, Basle.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 45,000
(**)NOTE: The own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
scorer is also reported as Mikhail Fomenko.
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Group 7
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | |
| 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Group matches:
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Group 8
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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| 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | |
| 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
Group matches:
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 30,000.
(**)NOTE: Referee also reported as Alberto Lattanzi.
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 22,000
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Quarter Finals
|}Czechoslovakia vs Soviet Union
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(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 100,000
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia national football team
The Czechoslovakia national football team was the national association football team of Czechoslovakia from 1922 to 1993. At the dissolution of Czechoslovakia at the end of 1992, the team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup; it completed this campaign under the name...
won 4 – 2 on aggregate
Yugoslavia vs Wales
(*)NOTE: Attendance also reported as 50,000
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Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
won 3 – 1 on aggregate
Spain vs West Germany
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West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
won 3 – 1 on aggregate
Netherlands vs Belgium
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Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
won 7 – 1 on aggregate
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Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, West Germany and Netherlands qualified for the final tournament.
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External links
- tables and results at RSSSF.com