World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Peru beats Uruguay 2-1
LIMA, Sep. 10, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Peru defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Peruvians fourth in the group with 22 points. Uruguay is 8th with 17 points. In their next game, Peru will meet Chile on October 12, while Uruguay will face Argentina.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Peru
2:1
Uruguay
2:1 (0:1)
- 10 September 1997
- 20:00
- Lima
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 28 |
 Colombia | 24 |
 Paraguay | 23 |
| Peru | 22 |
 Chile | 19 |
 Ecuador | 18 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
| Uruguay | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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