World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Uruguay 2-1
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 11, 2008 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Argentine second in the group with 16 points. Uruguay is 5th with 12 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Chile on October 15, while Uruguay will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Argentina
2:1
Uruguay
2:1 (2:1)
- 11 October 2008
- 18:10
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 17 |
| Argentina | 16 |
 Brazil | 13 |
 Chile | 13 |
| Uruguay | 12 |
 Colombia | 10 |
 Ecuador | 9 |
 Bolivia | 8 |
 Venezuela | 7 |
 Peru | 7 |
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