World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Australia defeats Israel 2-1
TEL AVIV, Oct. 8, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Israel by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday.
The result put the Israelians top of the group with 4 points. Australia is third with 3 points. In their next game, Israel will meet third-placed Australia on October 20, while Australia will face Israel.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Israel
1:2
Australia
1:2 (0:0)
- 8 October 1985
- Tel Aviv
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Israel | 4 |
 New Zealand | 3 |
| Australia | 3 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
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