World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Venezuela 1-0
BARANQUILLA, Sep. 10, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Venezuela by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Colombians second in the group with 27 points. Venezuela is bottom with 3 points. In their last game, Colombia will meet group leaders Argentina on November 16, while Venezuela will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1962)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Colombia
1:0
Venezuela
1:0 (0:0)
- 10 September 1997
- 21:00
- Baranquilla
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 28 |
| Colombia | 27 |
 Paraguay | 26 |
 Peru | 22 |
 Chile | 19 |
 Ecuador | 18 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Uruguay | 17 |
| Venezuela | 3 |
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