World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Argentina and Paraguay play to a 1-1 draw
BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 16, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina tied 1-1 with Paraguay (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 16 points. Paraguay is 5th with 11 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Peru on September 3, while Paraguay will face Venezuela.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
1:1
Paraguay
1:1 (0:0)
- 16 August 2000
- 20:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 16 |
 Colombia | 12 |
 Uruguay | 11 |
 Brazil | 11 |
| Paraguay | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Ecuador | 10 |
 Peru | 8 |
 Bolivia | 5 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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