World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Peru defeats Venezuela 4-1
LIMA, Jun. 16, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Peru defeated Venezuela by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Peruvians second in Group 1 with 5 points. Venezuela is bottom with no points. In their next game, Peru will meet group leaders Argentina on June 23, while Venezuela will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)

Peru

4:1

Venezuela
4:1 (2:1)
- 16 June 1985
- Lima
Group 1
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 8 |
![]() | 5 |
![]() | 3 |
![]() | 0 |
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