World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Uruguay hold Venezuela to 1-1
MONTEVIDEO, Jun. 2, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay tied 1-1 with Venezuela (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Uruguayans top of the group with 8 points. Venezuela is second with 8 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Peru on June 10, while Venezuela will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970, 2010)
Venezuela at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Uruguay
1:1
Venezuela
1:1 (1:0)
- 2 June 2012
- 15:00
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 8 |
| Venezuela | 8 |
 Argentina | 7 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
 Chile | 6 |
 Colombia | 4 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
World Cup History
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