World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Chile beats Colombia 7-2
SANTIAGO, Aug. 1, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Colombia by a big score of 7-2 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 1966 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Chilians second in Group 2 with 2 points. Colombia is bottom with no points. In their next game, Chile will meet third-placed Colombia on August 7, while Colombia will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Chile
7:2
Colombia
7:2 (4:0)
- 1 August 1965
- Santiago
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ecuador | 4 |
| Chile | 2 |
| Colombia | 0 |
Matches
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