World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Hungary defeats Cyprus 2-0
BUDAPEST, Apr. 3, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 5 with 8 points. Cyprus is bottom with no points. In their next game, Hungary will meet third-placed Austria on April 17, while Cyprus will face Austria.
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)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Hungary
2:0
Cyprus
2:0 (0:0)
- 3 April 1985
- Budapest
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 8 |
 Netherlands | 4 |
 Austria | 4 |
| Cyprus | 0 |
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