World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Colombia 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Aug. 27, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Colombia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Colombians top of Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet third-placed Ecuador on September 3, while Paraguay will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1962)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Paraguay
2:1
Colombia
2:1 (0:0)
- 27 August 1989
- Asunción
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 |
| Paraguay | 2 |
 Ecuador | 0 |
Matches
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