World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Austria 3-1
BUDAPEST, Sep. 26, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Austria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 5 with 2 points. Austria is second with 2 points. In their next game, Hungary will meet the Netherlands on October 17, while Austria will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Austria at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Hungary
3:1
Austria
3:1 (0:1)
- 26 September 1984
- Budapest
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2 |
| Austria | 2 |
 Netherlands | 0 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
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