World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Uruguay 1-0
ASUNCIóN, Apr. 26, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Uruguay by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Uruguayans fourth in the group with 3 points. Paraguay is 5th with 3 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Chile on June 3, while Paraguay will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Paraguay
1:0
Uruguay
1:0 (0:0)
- 26 April 2000
- 18:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 6 |
 Peru | 4 |
 Ecuador | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
| Paraguay | 3 |
 Colombia | 2 |
 Brazil | 1 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
 Chile | 1 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
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