World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Ecuador and Uruguay eliminated from FIFA World Cup
MALDONADO, Nov. 16, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Ecuador by a score of 5-3 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon. Both teams are eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay
5:3
Ecuador
5:3 (2:1)
- 16 November 1997
- 17:00
- Maldonado
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 29 |
 Paraguay | 29 |
 Colombia | 27 |
 Chile | 25 |
 Peru | 25 |
| Ecuador | 21 |
| Uruguay | 21 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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