World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Venezuela 5-0
MONTEVIDEO, May. 23, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Venezuela by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group 1 with 2 points. Venezuela is bottom with no points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet third-placed Venezuela on May 30, while Venezuela will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Uruguay
5:0
Venezuela
5:0 (2:0)
- 23 May 1965
- Montevideo
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Peru | 2 |
| Venezuela | 0 |
Matches
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