World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Bolivia defeats Argentina 2-1
LA PAZ, Apr. 2, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia defeated Argentina by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Bolivians third in the group with 13 points. Argentina is fourth with 13 points. In their next game, Bolivia will meet Venezuela on June 8, while Argentina will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Bolivia
2:1
Argentina
2:1 (1:1)
- 2 April 1997
- 16:10
- La Paz
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 17 |
 Paraguay | 17 |
| Bolivia | 13 |
| Argentina | 13 |
 Ecuador | 12 |
 Uruguay | 10 |
 Chile | 9 |
 Peru | 9 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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