World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Ecuador beats Paraguay 5-2
Mar. 27, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Paraguay by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 2-2), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Ecuadorians third in the group with 19 points. Paraguay is fourth with 16 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet Peru on March 30, while Paraguay will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Ecuador
5:2
Paraguay
5:2 (2:2)
- 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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