World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Colombia defeats Uruguay 3-1
BARRANQUILLA, Jul. 7, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Uruguay by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Colombians top of the group with 7 points. Uruguay is 6th with 3 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet third-placed Chile on September 1, while Uruguay will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Colombia
3:1
Uruguay
3:1 (2:0)
- 7 July 1996
- 15:30
- Barranquilla
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 7 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
 Chile | 4 |
 Argentina | 4 |
 Paraguay | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
 Peru | 2 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
 Bolivia | 0 |
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