World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL Results

Yet another dramatic day in the World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL.

While Argentina presented a woeful display without their talisman Leo Messi, Brazil cemented their position at top of the group and also are the first to qualify for the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
Colombia leapfrogged Uruguay to become 2nd in the group.

Detailed result follows:-

1- Bolivia 2-0 Argentina

Just when Argentina were suffering from the news of Leo Messi's suspension for 4 games, their World Cup hopes took another major hit as they suffered a shock loss at the hands of Bolivia.

The visitor team never showed any spark as the Bolivian team cruised to a comfortable 2 goal win with goals from Juan Carlos Arce and Marcelo Moreno on either side of the half.

With this loss Argentina are 5th in the group with 22 points from 14 games.

2- Ecuador 0-2 Colombia

Colombia won in Quito with goals from James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado and boosted their World Cup hopes as they leapfrogged​Argentina and Uruguay to reach 2nd in the group.

Jose Pekerman's side were playing on a difficult away ground and they produced a remarkable performance.
Ecuador were reduced to 10 man later in the second half as they lost a place of playoffs to Chile.

3- Chile 3-1 Venezuela

Chile eased past bottom placed Venezuela as Alexis Sanchez became country's joint top goalscorer.

Sanchez opened the scoring in 4th minute with a brilliantly​ taken free kick as he took his tally to 37 goals and move alongside Marcelo Salas as country's joint top goalscorer.

Minutes later Esteban Paredes got onto the score sheet as he scored a brace on the night.
Venezuela managed to pull one goal back with the help of Salomon Rondon just past the hour mark but any kind of turnaround looked almost impossible.

Colombia were given a boost with the return of Arturo Vidal who missed last game 1-0 loss against Argentina.

4- Brazil 3-0 Paraguay

Brazil continued their excellent form and winning streak as they become the first team to qualify for the World Cup thanks to Peru's 2-1 win against Uruguay.

Neymar bagged his 52nd goal for his country as goals from Phillipe Coutinho and Marcelo too, helped Brazil secure a 3-0 win on the night.

Tite's men are in sublime form as they won their 9th game in a row since last year's Copa America Centenario. 

With this win Brazil are assured of at least a top 4 finish and have officially qualified for the next year's World Cup in Russia.

Brazil are currently 9 points clear of second placed Colombia who won against Venezuela while 11 points adrift Argentina who currently occupy play-offs 5th place.

5- Peru 2-1 Uruguay

Uruguay suffered a third consecutive defeat in qualifying round as Peru came from behind to down struggling visitors in Lima.

Goals from Paolo Guerrero and Edison Flores staged a much needed win as the return of Luis Suarez could not help Uruguay.

Uruguay drew first blood as they scored in the 30th minute through Carlos Sanchez but it lasted for just 4 minutes as Paolo Guerrero stored parity and Edison Flores completed the comeback just passed the hour mark.

With this win Peru kept their World Cup hopes alive.

Only 2 points separate 2nd placed Colombia and 5th placed Argentina as the fight for a place in next year's World Cup intensifies.
World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL will return in action later this year in September.

Pic Credits - FIFA World Cup 2018 

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