World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Australia defeats New Zealand 3-1
SYDNEY, Mar. 27, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Australia defeated New Zealand by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Qualification Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Australians top of the group with 6 points. New Zealand is second with 4 points. In their last game, Australia will meet second-placed New Zealand on March 30, while New Zealand will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualification Tournament
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
New Zealand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Australia
3:1
New Zealand
3:1 (0:1)
- 27 March 1977
- Sydney
Qualification Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6 |
| New Zealand | 4 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
Matches
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