World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay defeats Colombia 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Apr. 2, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Colombia 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 top of the group with 20 points. Colombia is second with 17 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Uruguay on April 30, while Colombia will face Peru.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Paraguay
2:1
Colombia
2:1 (1:1)
- 2 April 1997
- 21:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 20 |
| Colombia | 17 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
 Ecuador | 13 |
 Argentina | 13 |
 Uruguay | 13 |
 Peru | 10 |
 Chile | 9 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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