World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Peru beats Uruguay 2-1
MONTEVIDEO, Aug. 23, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (South American Qualifiers) : Peru defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Peruvians top of Group 2 with 5 points. Uruguay is second with 2 points. In their last game, Peru will meet second-placed Uruguay on September 6, while Uruguay 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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)

Uruguay

1:2

Peru
1:2 (0:2)
- 23 August 1981
- Montevideo
Group 2
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 5 |
![]() | 2 |
![]() | 1 |
Matches
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