World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Argentina 3-1
ROSARIO, Sep. 5, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Argentina by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Brazilians top of the group with 30 points. Argentina is fourth with 22 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet second-placed Chile on September 9, while Argentina will face Paraguay.
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)
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)
Argentina
1:3
Brazil
1:3 (0:2)
- 5 September 2009
- 21:30
- Rosario
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 30 |
 Chile | 27 |
 Paraguay | 27 |
| Argentina | 22 |
 Colombia | 20 |
 Ecuador | 20 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
 Venezuela | 18 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 10 |
World Cup History
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