World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Ecuador defeats Venezuela 2-1
MARACAIBO, Nov. 15, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Venezuela by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Ecuadorians fourth in the group with 16 points. Venezuela is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet second-placed Brazil on March 28, while Venezuela will face Argentina.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Venezuela
1:2
Ecuador
1:2 (0:0)
- 15 November 2000
- 18:30
- Maracaibo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 22 |
 Brazil | 20 |
 Paraguay | 17 |
| Ecuador | 16 |
 Uruguay | 15 |
 Colombia | 15 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
 Peru | 8 |
| Venezuela | 3 |
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