World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Bolivia 5-1
ASUNCIóN, Sep. 5, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Bolivia by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 2-1), 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 29 points. Bolivia is 8th with 14 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet group leaders Argentina on October 7, while Bolivia will face Ecuador.
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)
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Paraguay
5:1
Bolivia
5:1 (2:1)
- 5 September 2001
- 19:00
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 35 |
| Paraguay | 29 |
 Ecuador | 25 |
 Brazil | 24 |
 Uruguay | 24 |
 Colombia | 19 |
 Peru | 15 |
| Bolivia | 14 |
 Chile | 11 |
 Venezuela | 10 |
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