World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : New Zealand beats Taiwan 5-1
AUCKLAND, Oct. 5, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : New Zealand defeated Taiwan by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday.
The result put the New Zealander second in the group with 3 points. Taiwan is bottom with no points. In their next game, New Zealand will meet Taiwan on October 12, while Taiwan will face New Zealand.
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)
Taiwan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
New Zealand
5:1
Taiwan
5:1 (3:1)
- 5 October 1985
- Auckland
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Israel | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 |
 Australia | 1 |
| Taiwan | 0 |
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