World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Venezuela defeats Uruguay 3-0
Mar. 31, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Venezuela defeated Uruguay by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Venezuelans fourth in the group with 9 points. Uruguay is 6th with 7 points. In their next game, Venezuela will meet Chile on June 1, while Uruguay will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Uruguay
0:3
Venezuela
0:3 (0:1)
- 31 March 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 11 |
 Paraguay | 10 |
 Brazil | 9 |
| Venezuela | 9 |
 Chile | 7 |
| Uruguay | 7 |
 Peru | 5 |
 Ecuador | 4 |
 Colombia | 4 |
 Bolivia | 3 |
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