World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Colombia 3-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 3, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Colombia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 32 points. Colombia is 5th with 19 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet third-placed Ecuador on August 15, while Colombia will face Peru.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Argentina
3:0
Colombia
3:0 (0:0)
- 3 June 2001
- 14:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 32 |
 Paraguay | 26 |
 Ecuador | 25 |
 Brazil | 21 |
| Colombia | 19 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Peru | 12 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Bolivia | 10 |
 Venezuela | 4 |
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