World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : New Zealand beats Taiwan 5-0
CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 12, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : New Zealand 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 Saturday.
The result put the New Zealander top of the group with 5 points. Taiwan is bottom with no points. In their next game, New Zealand will meet second-placed Israel on October 26, while Taiwan will face Australia.
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)
New Zealand at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Taiwan
0:5
New Zealand
0:5 (0:2)
- 12 October 1985
- Christchurch
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 |
 Israel | 4 |
 Australia | 3 |
| Taiwan | 0 |
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