World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Uruguay and Argentina qualify for the final stage
MONTEVIDEO, Oct. 14, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Uruguay by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night. Argentina and Uruguay both qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
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)
Uruguay
0:1
Argentina
0:1 (0:0)
- 14 October 2009
- 20:00
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 34 |
 Chile | 33 |
 Paraguay | 33 |
| Argentina | 28 |
| Uruguay | 24 |
 Ecuador | 23 |
 Colombia | 23 |
 Venezuela | 22 |
 Bolivia | 15 |
 Peru | 13 |
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