World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : France defeats East Germany 2-0
PARIS, Dec. 8, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : France defeated East Germany by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the French top of Group 4 with 6 points. East Germany is fourth with 2 points. In their next game, France will meet third-placed Yugoslavia on April 3, while East Germany will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1958) Fourth Place (1982)
East Germany at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
France
2:0
East Germany
2:0 (1:0)
- 8 December 1984
- Paris
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 6 |
 Bulgaria | 3 |
 Yugoslavia | 3 |
| East Germany | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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