World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Ecuador 3-0
Jun. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Ecuador by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Ecuadorians third in the group with 23 points. Colombia is 5th with 20 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet Bolivia on September 3, while Colombia will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Colombia
3:0
Ecuador
3:0 (2:0)
- 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
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