World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Chile beats Paraguay 3-1
SANTIAGO, Jun. 29, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Paraguay by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Thursday night.
The result put the Paraguayans 5th in the group with 6 points. Chile is 8th with 4 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet second-placed Brazil on July 18, while Chile will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Chile
3:1
Paraguay
3:1 (0:0)
- 29 June 2000
- 20:00
- Santiago
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 12 |
 Brazil | 8 |
 Uruguay | 7 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
| Paraguay | 6 |
 Colombia | 5 |
 Peru | 4 |
| Chile | 4 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
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