World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Uruguay held to a 1-1 draw by Costa Rica but qualifies for 2010 World Cup
MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 18, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Qualifiers) : Uruguay tied 1-1 with Costa Rica (halftime: 0-0), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Wednesday night. Uruguay, who won the first leg (1-0), secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Costa Rica is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Play-off CONMEBOL/CONCACAF
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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)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay
1:1
Costa Rica
1:1 (0:0)
- 18 November 2009
- 21:00
- Montevideo
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