World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Israel defeats Taiwan 5-0
TEL AVIV, Sep. 8, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Israel defeated Taiwan by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Israelians top of the group with 4 points. Taiwan is bottom with no points. In their next game, Israel will meet Australia on October 8, while Taiwan will face New Zealand.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Taiwan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Taiwan
0:5
Israel
0:5 (0:2)
- 8 September 1985
- Tel Aviv
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Israel | 4 |
 Australia | 0 |
 New Zealand | 0 |
| Taiwan | 0 |
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