World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Bulgaria defeats East Germany 1-0
SOFIA, Apr. 6, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated East Germany by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Bulgarians third in Group 4 with 5 points. East Germany is fourth with 2 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet group leaders France on May 2, while East Germany will face Luxembourg.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
East Germany at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Bulgaria
1:0
East Germany
1:0 (0:0)
- 6 April 1985
- Sofia
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 France | 7 |
 Yugoslavia | 6 |
| Bulgaria | 5 |
| East Germany | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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