World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Uruguay 5-0
Jun. 6, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Uruguay by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Colombians 8th in the group with 7 points. Uruguay is 9th with 7 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet third-placed Chile on September 5, while Uruguay will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
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)
Colombia
5:0
Uruguay
5:0 (3:0)
- 6 June 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 13 |
 Argentina | 12 |
 Chile | 11 |
 Paraguay | 11 |
 Ecuador | 10 |
 Venezuela | 10 |
 Peru | 9 |
| Colombia | 7 |
| Uruguay | 7 |
 Bolivia | 6 |
World Cup History
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