World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Syria 3-1 to qualify for 1986 World Cup
TAIF, Nov. 29, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Syria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Friday. Iraq, who tied 0-0 in the first leg, secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Syria is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : 3rd Round
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Iraq
3:1
Syria
3:1 (1:0)
- 29 November 1985
- Taif
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