World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Argentina beats Peru 2-0
Oct. 9, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Peru by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 34 points. Peru is 9th with 15 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet Uruguay on October 12, while Peru will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Argentina
2:0
Peru
2:0 (0:0)
- 9 October 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 34 |
 Brazil | 31 |
 Paraguay | 28 |
 Ecuador | 27 |
 Uruguay | 22 |
 Colombia | 21 |
 Chile | 21 |
 Venezuela | 18 |
| Peru | 15 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
World Cup History
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