World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Colombia 3-2
MONTEVIDEO, Aug. 9, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Colombia by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group 2 with 2 points. Colombia is bottom with one point. In their next game, Uruguay will meet second-placed Peru on August 23, while Colombia will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay
3:2
Colombia
3:2 (1:1)
- 9 August 1981
- Montevideo
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Peru | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
Matches
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