World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Brazil defeats Peru 1-0
Mar. 27, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Peru 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 Brazilians second in the group with 23 points. Peru is 9th with 13 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Uruguay on March 30, while Peru will face Ecuador.
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
1:0
Peru
1:0 (0:0)
- 27 March 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 25 |
| Brazil | 23 |
 Ecuador | 19 |
 Paraguay | 16 |
 Uruguay | 15 |
 Colombia | 14 |
 Chile | 14 |
 Venezuela | 14 |
| Peru | 13 |
 Bolivia | 10 |
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