World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Hungary beats Austria 3-0
VIENNA, Apr. 17, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary defeated Austria by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hungarians top of Group 5 with 10 points. Austria is third with 4 points. In their last game, Hungary will meet second-placed the Netherlands on May 14, while Austria will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
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 at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Austria
0:3
Hungary
0:3 (0:2)
- 17 April 1985
- Vienna
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 10 |
 Netherlands | 4 |
| Austria | 4 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
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