World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Colombia 1-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 6, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Colombia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Argentine third in the group with 22 points. Colombia is 8th with 14 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Ecuador on June 10, while Colombia will face Peru.
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)
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Argentina
1:0
Colombia
1:0 (0:0)
- 6 June 2009
- 18:00
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 24 |
 Paraguay | 24 |
| Argentina | 22 |
 Chile | 20 |
 Uruguay | 17 |
 Venezuela | 16 |
 Ecuador | 14 |
| Colombia | 14 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 7 |
World Cup History
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