World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Chile 2-1
SANTIAGO, Sep. 10, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Chile by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 28 points. Chile is fourth with 19 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Uruguay on October 12, while Chile will face Peru.
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)
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)
Chile
1:2
Argentina
1:2 (1:1)
- 10 September 1997
- 18:00
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 28 |
 Colombia | 24 |
 Paraguay | 23 |
| Chile | 19 |
 Peru | 19 |
 Ecuador | 18 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Uruguay | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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