World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Venezuela and Bolivia play to a 1-1 draw
VALERA, Jun. 8, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Venezuela tied 1-1 with Bolivia (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Bolivians fourth in the group with 14 points. Venezuela is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Bolivia will meet Peru on July 6, while Venezuela will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Venezuela
1:1
Bolivia
1:1 (0:0)
- 8 June 1997
- 16:00
- Valera
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 18 |
 Argentina | 16 |
| Bolivia | 14 |
 Ecuador | 14 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Chile | 13 |
 Peru | 13 |
| Venezuela | 2 |
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