World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Venezuela 3-2
SAN CRISTOBAL, May. 26, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Venezuela by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Argentine top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet second-placed Colombia on June 2, while Venezuela will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 1 title (1978)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978) Runners-up (1930)
Venezuela
2:3
Argentina
2:3 (1:2)
- 26 May 1985
- San Cristobal
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 |
 Colombia | 2 |
| Venezuela | 0 |
 Peru | 0 |
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