World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Uruguay beats Ecuador 1-0
Sep. 5, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Ecuador by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Ecuadorians 5th in the group with 10 points. Uruguay is 7th with 10 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet Chile on October 10, while Uruguay will face Argentina.
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)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Uruguay
1:0
Ecuador
1:0 (0:0)
- 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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