World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Chile hold Venezuela to 2-2
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Sep. 5, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile tied 2-2 with Venezuela (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Chilians second in the group with 27 points. Venezuela is 8th with 18 points. In their next game, Chile will meet group leaders Brazil on September 9, while Venezuela will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Chile
2:2
Venezuela
2:2 (1:2)
- 5 September 2009
- 21:30
- Santiago De Chile
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 30 |
| Chile | 27 |
 Paraguay | 27 |
 Argentina | 22 |
 Colombia | 20 |
 Ecuador | 20 |
 Uruguay | 18 |
| Venezuela | 18 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 10 |
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