World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Peru 5-1
ASUNCIóN, Nov. 15, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Peru by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans third in the group with 20 points. Peru is 9th with 8 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Uruguay on March 28, while Peru will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Paraguay
5:1
Peru
5:1 (0:0)
- 15 November 2000
- 18:45
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 22 |
 Brazil | 20 |
| Paraguay | 20 |
 Ecuador | 16 |
 Uruguay | 15 |
 Colombia | 15 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
| Peru | 8 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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