World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Australia beats Taiwan 3-2
ADELAIDE, Jun. 10, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Taiwan by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Australians second in Group 1 with 5 points. Taiwan is fourth with one point. In their next game, Australia will meet third-placed the Fiji on July 26, while Taiwan will face Indonesia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Taiwan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Australia
3:2
Taiwan
3:2 (1:0)
- 10 June 1981
- Adelaide
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 New Zealand | 12 |
| Australia | 5 |
 Fiji | 3 |
| Taiwan | 1 |
 Indonesia | 1 |
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