World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Yugoslavia 2-1
SOFIA, Jun. 1, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Yugoslavia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Bulgarians top of Group 4 with 9 points. Yugoslavia is second with 8 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet Luxembourg on September 25, while Yugoslavia will face East Germany.
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)
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Bulgaria
2:1
Yugoslavia
2:1 (1:1)
- 1 June 1985
- Sofia
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 9 |
| Yugoslavia | 8 |
 France | 7 |
 East Germany | 4 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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