World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Argentina defeats Ecuador 4-0
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 2, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (South American Qualifiers) : Argentina defeated Ecuador by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday night.
The result put the Argentine top of the group with 10 points. Ecuador is 5th with 6 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet Paraguay on September 7, while Ecuador will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
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)
Ecuador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 2002)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Argentina
4:0
Ecuador
4:0 (3:0)
- 2 June 2012
- 19:30
- Buenos Aires
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 10 |
 Chile | 9 |
 Uruguay | 8 |
 Venezuela | 8 |
| Ecuador | 6 |
 Colombia | 4 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
World Cup History
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