World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Ecuador 2-1
BUENOS AIRES, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Ecuador by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Argentine third in the group with 16 points. Ecuador is 5th with 13 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Peru on June 8, while Ecuador will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Argentina
2:1
Ecuador
2:1 (2:0)
- 30 April 1997
- 21:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 17 |
| Argentina | 16 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
| Ecuador | 13 |
 Peru | 13 |
 Uruguay | 13 |
 Chile | 9 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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