World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Uruguay 2-1
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 8, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 22 points. Uruguay is 5th with 14 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Chile on November 15, while Uruguay will face Bolivia.
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)
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)
Argentina
2:1
Uruguay
2:1 (0:0)
- 8 October 2000
- 19:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 22 |
 Brazil | 17 |
 Paraguay | 17 |
 Colombia | 15 |
| Uruguay | 14 |
 Ecuador | 13 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Peru | 8 |
 Bolivia | 8 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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