World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Cyprus 2-1
LIMASSOL, Nov. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 5 with 6 points. Cyprus is third with no points. In their next game, Hungary will meet third-placed Cyprus on April 3, while Cyprus will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Cyprus
1:2
Hungary
1:2 (1:0)
- 17 November 1984
- Limassol
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 6 |
 Austria | 4 |
| Cyprus | 0 |
 Netherlands | 0 |
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