World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : New Zealand and Australia play to a 0-0 draw
AUCKLAND, Sep. 21, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : New Zealand tied 0-0 with Australia, in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday.
The result left both teams tied in the second place of the group with one point. In their next game, Australia will meet group leaders Israel on October 8, while New Zealand will face Taiwan.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
New Zealand at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
New Zealand
0:0
Australia
0:0 (0:0)
- 21 September 1985
- Auckland
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Israel | 4 |
| Australia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
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