World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Bolivia defeats Venezuela 2-0
LA PAZ, Mar. 13, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia defeated Venezuela by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Bolivians top of Group 2 with 6 points. Venezuela is bottom with one point. In their last game, Bolivia will meet second-placed Uruguay on March 27, while Venezuela will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Bolivia
2:0
Venezuela
2:0 (2:0)
- 13 March 1977
- La Paz
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bolivia | 6 |
 Uruguay | 1 |
| Venezuela | 1 |
Matches
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