World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Venezuela 3-1
MONTEVIDEO, Jul. 18, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Venezuela by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday night.
The result put the Uruguayans second in the group with 10 points. Venezuela is 9th with 3 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Peru on July 26, while Venezuela will face Chile.
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)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Uruguay
3:1
Venezuela
3:1 (0:0)
- 18 July 2000
- 18:30
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 12 |
| Uruguay | 10 |
 Brazil | 8 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
 Paraguay | 6 |
 Colombia | 5 |
 Peru | 4 |
 Chile | 4 |
| Venezuela | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
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