
 <DOC LNG="en" SOURCE="Quito, Oct 4 (EFE)" DOCNO="10389" AUTHOR="Rm/bs/rm" DATE="2000/10/04">
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  <CAT CODE="DEP" SCHEME="ANPA" />
  <TITLE>        SOCCER-WORLD CUP/CHILE
        SALAS MIGHT PLAY IN CHILE'S GAME AGAINST ECUADOR, ACOSTA SAYS</TITLE>
  <SUMMARY>
   <P> Chilean national team coach Nelson_Acosta said Wednesday that star forward Marcelo_Salas could join the team for its game against Ecuador , but added that other players were available to take his place should it be necessary .</P>
  </SUMMARY>
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