World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Peru beats Uruguay 3-1
Jun. 1, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Peru defeated Uruguay by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday.
The result put the Peruvians 6th in the group with 8 points. Uruguay is 7th with 7 points. In their next game, Peru will meet Venezuela on June 6, while Uruguay will face Colombia.
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay
1:3
Peru
1:3 (0:2)
- 1 June 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Paraguay | 10 |
 Brazil | 9 |
 Venezuela | 9 |
| Peru | 8 |
| Uruguay | 7 |
 Bolivia | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 |
 Colombia | 4 |
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