World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Chile beats Peru 4-0
SANTIAGO, Oct. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Peru by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Chilians fourth in the group with 22 points. Peru is 5th with 22 points. In their last game, Chile will meet Bolivia on November 16, while Peru will face Paraguay.
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Chile
4:0
Peru
4:0 (1:0)
- 12 October 1997
- 21:00
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 29 |
 Paraguay | 29 |
 Colombia | 27 |
| Chile | 22 |
| Peru | 22 |
 Ecuador | 21 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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