World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : New Zealand beats Australia 2-0
AUCKLAND, Apr. 2, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Oceania Qualifiers) : New Zealand defeated Australia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Australians top of the group with 3 points. New Zealand is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Australia will meet second-placed Israel on April 16, while New Zealand will face Israel.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
New Zealand at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
New Zealand
2:0
Australia
2:0 (1:0)
- 2 April 1989
- Auckland
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 3 |
 Israel | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
Matches
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