Bench worn/match issued Northern Ireland home shirt in 1989 by Gary Fleming #13 (vs. Spain)

Match issued or bench worn Northern Ireland home shirt by Gary Fleming (number 13) against Spain on 8 February 1989. Northern Ireland played ‘at home’ at Windsor Park, Belfast. This match was played as part of the 1990 World Cup Qualification UEFA Group 6. Fleming stayed on the bench this match. Spain national football team earned a controlled 2–0 away win over Northern Ireland national football team in their qualification campaign for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Both goals came from corners delivered by Míchel, with Genar Andrinúa scoring early and Manolo adding a late second. Spain played cautiously under coach Luis Suárez, defending well and relying on quick counter-attacks through Emilio Butragueño and José Mari Bakero. Northern Ireland struggled to create chances, with most of their danger coming from set pieces, while Spain stayed organised and in control throughout the match. Northern Ireland finished the group stage at place 4, while only places 1 and 2 qualified for the 1990 World Cup. Northern Ireland lost both matches against Spain and Hungary. They drew at home against Ireland but lost away 3-0. Northern Ireland beat Malta home and away. Spain finished first, Ireland second, Hungary third and Malta fifth. This shirt has the following characteristics of a match shirt: Correct player size number in flock material professionally stitched on the back (not commercially available) The Northern Ireland and Adidas logo that are fully embroidered (not commercially available) It comes from a well known Spanish match shirt collector. Year: 1989 Size: Large Condition: Excellent Brand: Adidas