World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Chile 4-1
BARRANQUILLA, Sep. 1, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Chile by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 3-0), 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 10 points. Chile is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet second-placed Ecuador on October 9, while Chile will face Paraguay.
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)
Chile at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Colombia
4:1
Chile
4:1 (3:0)
- 1 September 1996
- 16:00
- Barranquilla
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 10 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
 Bolivia | 4 |
| Chile | 4 |
 Argentina | 4 |
 Paraguay | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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