World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Paraguay 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Jul. 6, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Paraguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Paraguayans top of the group with 23 points. Argentina is second with 22 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Chile on July 20, while Argentina will face Venezuela.
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)
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)
Paraguay
1:2
Argentina
1:2 (0:2)
- 6 July 1997
- 15:15
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 23 |
| Argentina | 22 |
 Colombia | 18 |
 Chile | 16 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Ecuador | 14 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Peru | 13 |
 Venezuela | 2 |
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