World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Belgium loses to Netherlands 2-1 but qualifies for 1986 World Cup
ROTTERDAM, Nov. 20, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Belgium by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Wednesday. Belgium, who won the first leg (1-0), secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Netherlands is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Play-off
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Netherlands
2:1
Belgium
2:1 (0:0)
- 20 November 1985
- Rotterdam
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