In South America, played another match of the qualifying round for the 2018 world Cup.
A brace by Edinson Cavani has allowed Uruguay to defeat Paraguay and climb to first place in the standings – “Heavenly blue” has used a misfire of Argentina, barely escaped defeat against Venezuela.
The match with Columbia was special for a player of “Shakhtar” Tyson – midfielder made his debut for the Brazil national team, having played five minutes in the home match with Colombia.
Two-time winner of the Copa America national team of Chile on the equator of the qualifying round, two points behind the entrance area, the Chileans at home the entire match, attacked the gate of the national team of Bolivia, but was not able to open the account.
The results of the matches of the eighth round:
Brazil – Colombia 2:1
Goals: Miranda, 2, Neymar, 74 — Marquinhos, 36 (own goal)
Venezuela – Argentina 2:2
Goals: Huanli, 35, George. Martinez, 53 Pratt, 58, Otamendi, 83
Uruguay – Paraguay 4:0
Goals: Cavani, 18, 54, Rodriguez, 42, Suarez, 45+1 (penalty)
Chile – Bolivia 0:0
Peru – Ecuador 2:1
Goals: Cueva, 19 (penalty), Tapia, 78 — Acilar, 31
Standings:
Top scorers:
5 – Edinson Cavani (Uruguay)
4 – Felipe Caicedo (Ecuador)
4 – Juan Lezcano (Paraguay)
4 – Arturo Vidal (Chile)
3 – Carlos Bacca (Colombia)
