World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Australia defeats Taiwan 7-0
ADELAIDE, Oct. 23, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Taiwan by a big score of 7-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Australians top of the group with 6 points. Taiwan is bottom with no points. In their next game, Australia will meet Taiwan on October 27, while Taiwan will face Australia.
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)
Taiwan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Australia
7:0
Taiwan
7:0 (2:0)
- 23 October 1985
- Adelaide
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6 |
 Israel | 5 |
 New Zealand | 5 |
| Taiwan | 0 |
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