World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Colombia 2-1
BARRANQUILLA, Nov. 15, 2011 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Colombia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday afternoon.
The result put the Argentine second in the group with 7 points. Colombia is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet third-placed Ecuador on June 2, while Colombia will face Peru.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1962)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 15 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Colombia
1:2
Argentina
1:2 (1:0)
- 15 November 2011
- 16:00
- Barranquilla
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 7 |
| Argentina | 7 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
| Colombia | 4 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Venezuela | 4 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Chile | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
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