World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Argentina and Uruguay play to a 0-0 draw
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina tied 0-0 with Uruguay, in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 29 points. Uruguay is 7th with 18 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet third-placed Colombia on November 16, while Uruguay will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
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)
Argentina
0:0
Uruguay
0:0 (0:0)
- 12 October 1997
- 18:15
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 29 |
 Paraguay | 29 |
 Colombia | 27 |
 Peru | 22 |
 Ecuador | 21 |
 Chile | 19 |
| Uruguay | 18 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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