World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Ecuador 2-1
MONTEVIDEO, Mar. 10, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Ecuador by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1986 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group 2 with 2 points. Ecuador is bottom with one point. In their next game, Uruguay will meet second-placed Chile on March 24, while Ecuador will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay
2:1
Ecuador
2:1 (1:0)
- 10 March 1985
- Montevideo
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Chile | 1 |
| Ecuador | 1 |
Matches
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