World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Peru 2-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 8, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Peru by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine second in the group with 19 points. Peru is 8th with 13 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet group leaders Paraguay on July 6, while Peru will face Bolivia.
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
2:0
Peru
2:0 (1:0)
- 8 June 1997
- 18:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
| Argentina | 19 |
 Colombia | 18 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Ecuador | 14 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Chile | 13 |
| Peru | 13 |
 Venezuela | 2 |
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