World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Honduras defeats El Salvador 2-1
SAN SALVADOR, Mar. 10, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (American Qualifiers) : Honduras defeated El Salvador by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Hondurans top of Group 1 with 5 points. El Salvador is second with 4 points. In their last game, Honduras will meet second-placed El Salvador on March 14, while El Salvador will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 1
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Honduras at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
El Salvador
1:2
Honduras
1:2 (0:1)
- 10 March 1985
- San Salvador
2nd Round - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 5 |
| El Salvador | 4 |
 Suriname | 1 |
Matches
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