World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Australia and Israel tied at 1-1
MELBOURNE, Oct. 20, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Australia tied 1-1 with Israel (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Israelians top of the group with 5 points. Australia is third with 4 points. In their next game, Israel will meet second-placed New Zealand on October 26, while Australia will face Taiwan.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Australia
1:1
Israel
1:1 (1:0)
- 20 October 1985
- Melbourne
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Israel | 5 |
 New Zealand | 5 |
| Australia | 4 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
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