World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Ecuador 3-1
ASUNCIóN, May. 31, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Ecuador by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Ecuadorians top of Group 3 with 3 points. Paraguay is second with 2 points. In their last game, Ecuador will meet third-placed Chile on June 14, while Paraguay will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Paraguay
3:1
Ecuador
3:1 (0:0)
- 31 May 1981
- Asunción
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 3 |
| Paraguay | 2 |
 Chile | 1 |
Matches
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