World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Paraguay 2-1
RECIFE, Jun. 10, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Paraguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Brazilians top of the group with 27 points. Paraguay is third with 24 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Argentina on September 5, while Paraguay will face Bolivia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- 18 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
2:1
Paraguay
2:1 (1:1)
- 10 June 2009
- 21:50
- Recife
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 27 |
 Chile | 26 |
| Paraguay | 24 |
 Argentina | 22 |
 Ecuador | 20 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Colombia | 17 |
 Venezuela | 17 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 7 |
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