World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Colombia 3-2
Sep. 4, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Colombia by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Uruguayans 5th in the group with 21 points. Colombia is 6th with 20 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet third-placed Ecuador on October 8, while Colombia will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay
3:2
Colombia
3:2 (1:0)
- 4 September 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 31 |
 Brazil | 30 |
 Ecuador | 26 |
 Paraguay | 25 |
| Uruguay | 21 |
| Colombia | 20 |
 Chile | 20 |
 Venezuela | 18 |
 Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 13 |
World Cup History
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