World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Uruguay beats Ecuador 4-0 to qualify for 1974 World Cup
MONTEVIDEO, Jul. 8, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Ecuador by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Uruguay secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Ecuador is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay
4:0
Ecuador
4:0 (3:0)
- 8 July 1973
- Montevideo
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 5 |
 Colombia | 5 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
Matches
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