World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Chile beats Ecuador 4-1
SANTIAGO, Jul. 6, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Ecuador by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Ecuadorians top of the group with 6 points. Chile is second with 4 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet Venezuela on September 1, while Chile will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Chile
4:1
Ecuador
4:1 (1:0)
- 6 July 1996
- 16:00
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 6 |
| Chile | 4 |
 Colombia | 4 |
 Paraguay | 3 |
 Argentina | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
 Peru | 1 |
 Bolivia | 0 |
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