World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Chile beats Venezuela 2-1
Jun. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Venezuela by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Chilians 6th in the group with 20 points. Venezuela is 9th with 15 points. In their next game, Chile will meet second-placed Brazil on September 4, while Venezuela will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
22038
Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Chile
2:1
Venezuela
2:1 (1:0)
- 8 June 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 31 |
 Brazil | 27 |
 Ecuador | 23 |
 Paraguay | 22 |
 Colombia | 20 |
| Chile | 20 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Peru | 15 |
| Venezuela | 15 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.