World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Chile beats Venezuela 6-0
SANTIAGO, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Venezuela by a big score of 6-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Chilians 8th in the group with 12 points. Venezuela is bottom with one point. In their next game, Chile will meet Ecuador on June 8, while Venezuela will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Chile
6:0
Venezuela
6:0 (3:0)
- 30 April 1997
- 21:15
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 17 |
 Argentina | 16 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
 Ecuador | 13 |
 Peru | 13 |
 Uruguay | 13 |
| Chile | 12 |
| Venezuela | 1 |
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