World Cup 1958 Qualifiers : Paraguay defeats Uruguay 5-0
ASUNCIóN, Jul. 14, 1957 (AMP) — Sweden 58 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Uruguay by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Paraguayans top of Group 3 with 6 points. Uruguay is second with 3 points. In their last game, Paraguay will meet second-placed Uruguay on July 28, while Uruguay will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
Paraguay
5:0
Uruguay
5:0 (1:0)
- 14 July 1957
- Asunción
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 6 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
 Colombia | 1 |
Matches
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