World Cup 1994 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Argentina 2-1
BARRANQUILLA, Aug. 15, 1993 (AMP) — USA 94 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Argentina by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1994 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Colombians top of Group A with 7 points. Argentina is second with 6 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet third-placed Paraguay on August 22, while Argentina will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
4182
Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1962)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Colombia
2:1
Argentina
2:1 (1:0)
- 15 August 1993
- Barranquilla
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 7 |
| Argentina | 6 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Peru | 0 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.