World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Venezuela beats Ecuador 3-1
PUERTO LA CRUZ, Oct. 15, 2008 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Venezuela defeated Ecuador by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Ecuadorians 6th in the group with 12 points. Venezuela is 8th with 10 points. In their next game, Ecuador will meet second-placed Brazil on March 29, while Venezuela will face Argentina.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 2002)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Venezuela
3:1
Ecuador
3:1 (0:1)
- 15 October 2008
- 20:30
- Puerto La Cruz
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Paraguay | 23 |
 Brazil | 16 |
 Argentina | 16 |
 Chile | 16 |
 Uruguay | 13 |
| Ecuador | 12 |
 Colombia | 10 |
| Venezuela | 10 |
 Bolivia | 9 |
 Peru | 7 |
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