World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Colombia beats Peru 2-0
BARRANQUILLA, Oct. 8, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Colombia defeated Peru by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Thursday afternoon at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla.
Colombia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Teófilo Gutiérrez in the 36th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Colombians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Cardona in stoppage time.
The result put the Colombians top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, Colombia will meet group leaders Uruguay at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez on October 13, while Peru will face Chile.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Colombia at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1962)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- 8 October 2015
- 15:30
- Barranquilla
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 3 |
 Argentina | 0 |
 Bolivia | 0 |
 Brazil | 0 |
 Chile | 0 |
 Ecuador | 0 |
 Paraguay | 0 |
 Uruguay | 0 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
| Peru | 0 |
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