World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Peru defeats Chile 2-1
LIMA, Jan. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Peru defeated Chile by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Peruvians 6th in the group with 9 points. Chile is 8th with 8 points. In their next game, Peru will meet second-placed Paraguay on February 12, while Chile will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 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)
Peru
2:1
Chile
2:1 (2:0)
- 12 January 1997
- 16:00
- Lima
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
 Paraguay | 14 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
 Argentina | 9 |
 Uruguay | 9 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
| Peru | 9 |
| Chile | 8 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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