World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Venezuela 3-2
Nov. 17, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Venezuela by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 22 points. Venezuela is 9th with 13 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Bolivia on March 26, while Venezuela will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Argentina
3:2
Venezuela
3:2 (2:1)
- 17 November 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 22 |
 Brazil | 20 |
 Ecuador | 16 |
 Paraguay | 16 |
 Uruguay | 14 |
 Colombia | 13 |
 Peru | 13 |
 Chile | 13 |
| Venezuela | 13 |
 Bolivia | 10 |
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