World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Chile 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Oct. 9, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Chile by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans fourth in the group with 7 points. Chile is 7th with 4 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet second-placed Ecuador on November 10, while Chile will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Chile at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Paraguay
2:1
Chile
2:1 (1:1)
- 9 October 1996
- 21:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 13 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
 Argentina | 8 |
| Paraguay | 7 |
 Uruguay | 6 |
 Bolivia | 4 |
| Chile | 4 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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