World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Uruguay hold Colombia to 1-1
MONTEVIDEO, Oct. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay tied 1-1 with Colombia (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Uruguayans 5th in the group with 25 points. Colombia is 6th with 21 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet third-placed Ecuador on November 7, while Colombia 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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay
1:1
Colombia
1:1 (1:0)
- 7 October 2001
- 16:00
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 38 |
 Paraguay | 29 |
 Ecuador | 29 |
 Brazil | 27 |
| Uruguay | 25 |
| Colombia | 21 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Venezuela | 13 |
 Chile | 11 |
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