World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Venezuela and Colombia play out 2-2 draw
SAN CRISTóBAL, Apr. 24, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Venezuela tied 2-2 with Colombia (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday night.
The result put the Colombians 5th in the group with 19 points. Venezuela is bottom with 4 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet group leaders Argentina on June 3, while Venezuela will face Bolivia.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Venezuela
2:2
Colombia
2:2 (0:0)
- 24 April 2001
- 18:00
- San Cristóbal
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 28 |
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Ecuador | 22 |
 Brazil | 20 |
| Colombia | 19 |
 Uruguay | 15 |
 Peru | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
| Venezuela | 4 |
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