World Cup 1986 : Brazil defeats Algeria 1-0
GUADALAJARA, Jun. 6, 1986 (AMP) — Mexico 86 : Brazil defeated Algeria by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday at the Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara.
45 minutes of play and neither the Brazilians nor the Algerians have managed to pull ahead. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with a saving goal by Brazilian forward Careca in the 66th minute.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group D with 4 points. Algeria is third with one point. In their last game, Brazil will meet second-placed Northern Ireland at the Jalisco Stadium on June 12, while Algeria will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Algeria at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1982)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Brazil
1:0
Algeria
1:0 (0:0)
- 6 June 1986
- 12:00
- Guadalajara
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 |
 Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Algeria | 1 |
 Spain | 0 |
Matches
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