World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : North Korea draw 0-0 with Japan
PYONGYANG, Apr. 30, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea tied 0-0 with Japan, in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Japanese top of Group 8 with 5 points. North Korea is second with 2 points. In their last game, Japan will meet third-placed Singapore on May 18, while North Korea will face Singapore.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Japan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
North Korea
0:0
Japan
0:0 (0:0)
- 30 April 1985
- Pyongyang
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5 |
| North Korea | 2 |
 Singapore | 1 |
Matches
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