World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : New Zealand beats Taiwan 6-0
AUCKLAND, Mar. 20, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Oceania Qualifiers) : New Zealand defeated Taiwan by a big score of 6-0 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Qualification Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the New Zealander second in the group with 2 points. Taiwan is bottom with no points. In their next game, New Zealand will meet third-placed Taiwan on March 23, while Taiwan will face New Zealand.
Fixtures and Results : Qualification Tournament
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Overview
New Zealand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Taiwan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
New Zealand
6:0
Taiwan
6:0 (4:0)
- 20 March 1977
- Auckland
Qualification Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 4 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Taiwan | 0 |
Matches
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