World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Colombia defeats Chile 3-1
BOGOTá, Nov. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Chile by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Colombians 6th in the group with 24 points. Chile is bottom with 11 points. In their last game, Colombia will meet second-placed Paraguay on November 14, while Chile will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Colombia
3:1
Chile
3:1 (1:1)
- 7 November 2001
- 16:00
- Bogotá
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 39 |
 Paraguay | 30 |
 Ecuador | 30 |
 Brazil | 27 |
 Uruguay | 26 |
| Colombia | 24 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
 Venezuela | 13 |
| Chile | 11 |
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