World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Uruguay 1-0
MONTEVIDEO, Mar. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Uruguay by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans second in the group with 23 points. Uruguay is 6th with 15 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Ecuador on April 24, while Uruguay 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)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay
0:1
Paraguay
0:1 (0:0)
- 28 March 2001
- 18:30
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 28 |
| Paraguay | 23 |
 Brazil | 20 |
 Ecuador | 19 |
 Colombia | 18 |
| Uruguay | 15 |
 Peru | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
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