World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Peru 2-0
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 8, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Peru by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Thursday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 42 points. Peru is 8th with 15 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet Uruguay on November 14, while Peru will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
2:0
Peru
2:0 (0:0)
- 8 November 2001
- 18:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 42 |
 Paraguay | 30 |
 Ecuador | 30 |
 Brazil | 27 |
 Uruguay | 26 |
 Colombia | 24 |
 Bolivia | 17 |
| Peru | 15 |
 Venezuela | 13 |
 Chile | 11 |
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