World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Bolivia defeats Peru 2-0
LA PAZ, Sep. 1, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia 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 Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz.
Bolivia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Escobar in the 38th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Bolivians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Raldes with just 4 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Bolivians 8th in the group with 6 points. Peru is 9th with 4 points. In their next game, Bolivia will meet Chile at the Hernando Siles Stadium on September 6, while Peru will face Ecuador.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Bolivia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Peru at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- 1 September 2016
- 16:00
- La Paz
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 13 |
 Colombia | 13 |
 Ecuador | 13 |
 Brazil | 12 |
 Argentina | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Paraguay | 9 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
| Peru | 4 |
 Venezuela | 1 |
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