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Selection for the 2018 world Cup: Uruguay and Brazil break away from competitors

Отбор на ЧМ-2018: Уругвай и Бразилия отрываются от конкурентовIn South America took place on the ninth Matchday of qualifying for the world Cup.

A brace by Edinson Cavani and two assists Luis Suarez brought Uruguay a crushing victory over Venezuela. “Sky blue” in the middle of the selection with a minimal advantage, topping the table.

Brazil after the modest start seriously added – before they scored a third victory in a row, having shipped to gate of Bolivians five unanswered goals.

World Vice-champion Argentina’s Lionel Messi was satisfied with only one point in an away match against Peru, and two-time winner of the America’s Cup team Chile extended its losing streak and put a big question mark against his participation in the final stage of the world Cup.

The results of the matches of the ninth round:

Ecuador – Chile 3:0
Goals: Valencia, 19, Ramirez, 23, Caicedo, 46.

Uruguay – Venezuela 3:0
Goals: Lodeiro, 29, Cavani, 46, 79.

Paraguay – Colombia 0:1
Goal: Cardona, 90.

Brazil – Bolivia 5:0
Goals: Neymar, 11, Coutinho, 26, Filipe Luis, 39, Gabriel Jesus, 44, Firmino, 75.

Peru – Argentina 2:2
Goals: Guerrero, 58, Cueva, 84 (from a penalty) Funes Mori, 15, Higuain, 77.

Standings:

Отбор на ЧМ-2018: Уругвай и Бразилия отрываются от конкурентов

Top scorers:

7 – Edinson Cavani (Uruguay)
5 – Felipe Caicedo (Ecuador)
4 – Juan Lezcano (Paraguay)
4 – Arturo Vidal (Chile)
3 – Carlos Bacca (Colombia)

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