World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Uruguay defeats Chile 3-0

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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)
2018 World Cup Poster
Uruguay
3:0
Chile
3:0 (1:0)
  • 17 November 2015
  • 20:10
  • Montevideo

Qualifying Tournament

TeamPts
Ecuador12
Uruguay9
Paraguay7
Chile7
Argentina5
Brazil4
Colombia4
Peru3
Bolivia3
Venezuela0

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