World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Peru 2-0
MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 15, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Peru by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Uruguayans 5th in the group with 9 points. Peru is 8th with 6 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet third-placed Argentina on January 12, while Peru will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay
2:0
Peru
2:0 (2:0)
- 15 December 1996
- 21:15
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
 Paraguay | 11 |
 Argentina | 9 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
| Uruguay | 9 |
 Chile | 8 |
 Bolivia | 6 |
| Peru | 6 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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