World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Ecuador beats Colombia 1-0
BARRANQUILLA, Jul. 20, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Colombia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Ecuadorians top of Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet third-placed Colombia on July 25, while Colombia will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Colombia
0:1
Ecuador
0:1 (0:1)
- 20 July 1965
- Barranquilla
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 2 |
 Chile | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
Matches
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