World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Paraguay defeats Colombia 1-0
BOGOTá, Aug. 10, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Colombia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Paraguayans second in Group 2 with 4 points. Colombia is third with 3 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet group leaders Brazil on August 17, while Colombia will face Brazil.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Colombia
0:1
Paraguay
0:1 (0:0)
- 10 August 1969
- Bogotá
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 4 |
| Paraguay | 4 |
| Colombia | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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