World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Uruguay beats Chile 2-1
MONTEVIDEO, Jun. 3, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Chile by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Uruguayans second in the group with 6 points. Chile is 9th with one point. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Brazil on June 28, while Chile will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Uruguay
2:1
Chile
2:1 (0:0)
- 3 June 2000
- 16:00
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 6 |
| Uruguay | 6 |
 Peru | 4 |
 Brazil | 4 |
 Ecuador | 3 |
 Paraguay | 3 |
 Colombia | 2 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
| Chile | 1 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
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