World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay and Argentina play to a 2-2 draw
ASUNCIóN, Oct. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay tied 2-2 with Argentina (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 39 points. Paraguay is second with 30 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Peru on November 8, while Paraguay will face Venezuela.
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)
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)
Paraguay
2:2
Argentina
2:2 (0:0)
- 7 October 2001
- 18:15
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 39 |
| Paraguay | 30 |
 Ecuador | 29 |
 Brazil | 27 |
 Uruguay | 25 |
 Colombia | 21 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Venezuela | 13 |
 Chile | 11 |
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