World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Ecuador defeats Argentina 2-0
QUITO, Jun. 10, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Ecuador defeated Argentina by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Argentine fourth in the group with 22 points. Ecuador is 5th with 20 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet group leaders Brazil on September 5, while Ecuador will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 2002)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
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)
Ecuador
2:0
Argentina
2:0 (0:0)
- 10 June 2009
- 16:00
- Quito
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 24 |
 Paraguay | 24 |
 Chile | 23 |
| Argentina | 22 |
| Ecuador | 20 |
 Uruguay | 17 |
 Venezuela | 16 |
 Colombia | 14 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 7 |
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