World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Chile beats Paraguay 2-1
SANTIAGO, Jul. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Paraguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Paraguayans second in the group with 23 points. Chile is fourth with 19 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Ecuador on August 20, while Chile will face Uruguay.
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)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Chile
2:1
Paraguay
2:1 (1:0)
- 20 July 1997
- 20:30
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 25 |
| Paraguay | 23 |
 Colombia | 21 |
| Chile | 19 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Peru | 16 |
 Ecuador | 15 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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