World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Uruguay beats Ecuador 1-0
MONTEVIDEO, Jul. 20, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Ecuador 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 Uruguayans top of Group 3 with 5 points. Ecuador is bottom with no points. In their last game, Uruguay will meet second-placed Chile on August 10, while Ecuador will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay
1:0
Ecuador
1:0 (0:0)
- 20 July 1969
- Montevideo
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 5 |
 Chile | 1 |
| Ecuador | 0 |
Matches
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