World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Brazil defeats Bolivia 3-1
Sep. 5, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Bolivia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Brazilians top of the group with 16 points. Bolivia is bottom with 6 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Venezuela on October 9, while Bolivia will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- 17 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
3:1
Bolivia
3:1 (3:0)
- 5 September 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 16 |
 Argentina | 15 |
 Paraguay | 14 |
 Chile | 12 |
 Ecuador | 10 |
 Venezuela | 10 |
 Uruguay | 10 |
 Peru | 9 |
 Colombia | 8 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
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