World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Bolivia beats Brazil 3-1
LA PAZ, Nov. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia defeated Brazil by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Brazilians fourth in the group with 27 points. Bolivia is 7th with 17 points. In their last game, Brazil will meet Venezuela on November 14, while Bolivia will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Bolivia
3:1
Brazil
3:1 (1:1)
- 7 November 2001
- 20:00
- La Paz
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 39 |
 Paraguay | 30 |
 Ecuador | 30 |
| Brazil | 27 |
 Uruguay | 26 |
 Colombia | 24 |
| Bolivia | 17 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Venezuela | 13 |
 Chile | 11 |
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