World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Bolivia defeats Uruguay 2-1
LA PAZ, Sep. 3, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Bolivians top of Group 1 with 4 points. Uruguay is second with 2 points. In their next game, Bolivia will meet third-placed Peru on September 10, while Uruguay will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Bolivia
2:1
Uruguay
2:1 (1:0)
- 3 September 1989
- La Paz
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bolivia | 4 |
| Uruguay | 2 |
 Peru | 0 |
Matches
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