World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Uruguay 3-1
ASUNCIóN, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Uruguay by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), 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 23 points. Uruguay is 7th with 13 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Argentina on July 6, while Uruguay will face Colombia.
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)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Paraguay
3:1
Uruguay
3:1 (1:0)
- 30 April 1997
- 21:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 17 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
 Ecuador | 13 |
 Argentina | 13 |
 Peru | 13 |
| Uruguay | 13 |
 Chile | 9 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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