World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Uruguay beats Venezuela 2-0
MONTEVIDEO, Mar. 17, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Venezuela by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.
The result put the Uruguayans second in Group 2 with 3 points. Venezuela is bottom with one point. In their last game, Uruguay will meet group leaders Bolivia on March 27.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Uruguay
2:0
Venezuela
2:0 (1:0)
- 17 March 1977
- Montevideo
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Bolivia | 6 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
| Venezuela | 1 |
Matches
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