World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay defeats Bolivia 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Sep. 10, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Bolivia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans third in the group with 26 points. Bolivia is 7th with 17 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Venezuela on October 12, while Bolivia will face Ecuador.
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)
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Paraguay
2:1
Bolivia
2:1 (2:0)
- 10 September 1997
- 21:00
- Asunción
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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