World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Peru 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Feb. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Peru by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans second in the group with 17 points. Peru is 8th with 9 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet group leaders Colombia on April 2, while Peru will face Ecuador.
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Paraguay
2:1
Peru
2:1 (2:1)
- 12 February 1997
- 22:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
| Paraguay | 17 |
 Argentina | 13 |
 Ecuador | 12 |
 Bolivia | 10 |
 Uruguay | 10 |
 Chile | 9 |
| Peru | 9 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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