The game finished 2–0 to Scotland.[46][47][3] In the return leg in Melbourne on 4 December 1985, which was McAvennie's 2nd international appearance, the game finished 0-0 resulting in Scotland qualifying for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.[48][49] Having travelled with Scotland to Australia he returned to the UK and only three days later scored the only goal for West Ham in a 1-0 win at Loftus Road against Queens Park Rangers.[50]