World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Ecuador beats Argentina 2-0
Jun. 4, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Argentina by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 28 points. Ecuador is third with 23 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet second-placed Brazil on June 8, while Ecuador will face Colombia.
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)
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)
Ecuador
2:0
Argentina
2:0 (0:0)
- 4 June 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 28 |
 Brazil | 24 |
| Ecuador | 23 |
 Paraguay | 19 |
 Colombia | 17 |
 Chile | 17 |
 Uruguay | 17 |
 Venezuela | 15 |
 Peru | 14 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
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