Argentina 1 Bolivia 1
Argentina slumped to yet another disappointing result in World Cup qualifying, drawing 1-1 with Bolivia at home. Hard work an a tidy left-footed finish by Marcelo Moreno in the second half gave the away side a shock lead. Ezequiel Lavezzi, the striker for Napoli in Serie A, spared Argentina's blushes with an equalizer five minutes later. However, a side with the talent that Argentina has should really be winning this match comfortable. It appears Argentina will be in another battle just to reach the field in 2014.
Uruguay 4 Chile 0
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez put in a sterling performance scoring all four goals for the high-powered Uruguayan attack. Suarez scored his first two in the last five minutes of the first half, putting the Chileans on the back foot. Chile's own vaunted attack was unable to create much and were left exposed at the back as Suarez added his second two in the 68th and 74th minute. Uruguay remains unbeaten in qualifying while Chile fell to its second defeat in its first three matches.
Colombia 1 Venezuela 1
Frank Feltscher equalized in the 79th minute for Venezuela to help them pick up an important away point in Colombia. Fredy Guarin had given the Colombia the early lead in the 11th minute with a rasping drive from distance. The rest of the first half was all Colombia and they were unlucky not to add a second.The home side continued to press in the second 45, and had a goal correctly disallowed due to an offside call. Unfortunately for Colombia, they allowed Feltscher to get behind the backline where he calmly finished by the keeper. Colombia missed a golden chance to win the match late, hitting the bar in the 90th minute.
Paraguay 2 Ecuador 1
After a rough October, Paraguay finally picked up its first win of qualifying 2-1 over Ecuador. Paraguay used set-pieces to its advantage, with both of its goals coming from those situations. Cristian Riveros gave the hosts the lead just two minutes into the second half, tapping home a cross from a free kick in at the far post. Ten minutes later they were at it again. Dario Veron was the first to reach a corner kick played in and his header was powerful enough to elude the keeper's dive. Ecuador pulled a goal back late through Joao Rojas, but it was not enough.
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