World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Ecuador 1-0
Mar. 30, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Ecuador by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 11 points. Ecuador is 8th with 4 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet third-placed Brazil on June 2, while Ecuador will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Argentina
1:0
Ecuador
1:0 (0:0)
- 30 March 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 11 |
 Paraguay | 9 |
 Brazil | 8 |
 Uruguay | 7 |
 Chile | 7 |
 Venezuela | 6 |
 Peru | 5 |
| Ecuador | 4 |
 Bolivia | 3 |
 Colombia | 1 |
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