World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Chile 3-0
MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 17, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Chile by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday night at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
Uruguay dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Diego Godín in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Uruguayans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Pereira '61 and Cáceres '65).
The result put the Uruguayans second in the group with 9 points. Chile is fourth with 7 points. In their next game, Uruguay will meet Brazil at the Estadio Centenario on March 25, while Chile will face Argentina.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970, 2010)
Chile at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
- 17 November 2015
- 20:10
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ecuador | 12 |
| Uruguay | 9 |
 Paraguay | 7 |
| Chile | 7 |
 Argentina | 5 |
 Brazil | 4 |
 Colombia | 4 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Bolivia | 3 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
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