World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Chile defeats Colombia 4-1
SANTIAGO, Jul. 5, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Colombia by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Colombians third in the group with 18 points. Chile is fourth with 16 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet Ecuador on July 20, while Chile will face Paraguay.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Chile
4:1
Colombia
4:1 (3:0)
- 5 July 1997
- 20:30
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Argentina | 19 |
| Colombia | 18 |
| Chile | 16 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Ecuador | 14 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Peru | 13 |
 Venezuela | 2 |
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