World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Chile defeats Colombia 4-2
MEDELLIN, Oct. 10, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Chile defeated Colombia by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Chilians second in the group with 30 points. Colombia is 8th with 20 points. In their last game, Chile will meet Ecuador on October 14, while Colombia will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Chile at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Colombia
2:4
Chile
2:4 (1:2)
- 10 October 2009
- 17:00
- Medellin
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 33 |
| Chile | 30 |
 Paraguay | 30 |
 Uruguay | 24 |
 Ecuador | 23 |
 Argentina | 22 |
 Venezuela | 21 |
| Colombia | 20 |
 Bolivia | 12 |
 Peru | 10 |
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