World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Paraguay defeats Argentina 1-0
Sep. 3, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Argentina by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 31 points. Paraguay is fourth with 25 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Peru on October 9, while Paraguay will face Venezuela.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
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)
Paraguay
1:0
Argentina
1:0 (1:0)
- 3 September 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 31 |
 Brazil | 27 |
 Ecuador | 26 |
| Paraguay | 25 |
 Colombia | 20 |
 Chile | 20 |
 Venezuela | 18 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
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