World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Bolivia beats Argentina 2-0

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LA PAZ, Mar. 28, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (South American Qualifiers) : Bolivia defeated Argentina by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday afternoon at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz.

Bolivia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Arce in the 31st minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Bolivians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Moreno in the 52nd minute.

The result put the Argentine fourth in the group with 22 points. Bolivia is 8th with 14 points. In their next game, Argentina will meet third-placed Uruguay at the Hernando Siles Stadium on August 31, while Bolivia will face Peru.

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)

Argentina at the World Cup

  • 2 titles (1978, 1986)
  • 16 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990, 2014)
2018 World Cup Poster
Bolivia
2:0
Argentina
2:0 (1:0)
  • 28 March 2017
  • 16:00
  • La Paz

Qualifying Tournament

TeamPts
Brazil30
Colombia24
Uruguay23
Argentina22
Ecuador20
Chile18
Paraguay18
Bolivia14
Peru12
Venezuela6

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