World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Paraguay 2-0
ASUNCIóN, Jun. 16, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Paraguay by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 3 with 4 points. Paraguay is second with 3 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet second-placed Paraguay on June 23, while Paraguay will face Brazil.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Paraguay
0:2
Brazil
0:2 (0:1)
- 16 June 1985
- Asunción
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 |
| Paraguay | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
Matches
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