| 28.10.1980 | Paris | Parc des Princes | 44 800 |
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France | 2:0(1:0) | Ireland | |
| Dropsy Dominique, Battiston Patrick, Specht Léonard, Lopez Christian, Bossis Maxime, Tigana Jean, Larios Jean-François, Platini Michel(c), Rocheteau Dominique, Lacombe Bernard, Six Didier | Peyton Gerald, Langan David, Lawrenson Mark, Moran Kevin, Hughton Christopher, Martin Michael, Grealish Anthony, Brady William(c), Stapleton Francis, Robinson Michael, Heighway Steven |
| Coach:Michel Hidalgo | Eoin Hand |
| Scorers:11' Platini Michel, 77' Atre Jacques "Zimako" | |
| Substitutions:66' in Atre Jacques "Zimako" out Lacombe Bernard, 74' in Petit Jean out Platini Michel |
78' in Ryan Gerald out Martin Michael |
| Cautions:60' Lacombe Bernard | |
| Referee:Augusto Lamo Castillo (ESP) | Assistant referee:Jose Maria Miguel (ESP), Joaquin Ramos Marcos (ESP) |
