For the first time in history, Venezuela have defeated Argentina. The Albiceleste were poor and the Venezuelans fully deserved to take all three points in Caracas.
Paraguay Vs. Uruguay, CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying 2014: Full Time, Paraguay Steal Point At The Death
On a set piece, Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera flapped aimlessly at the ball, allowing Richard Ortiz to score a 93rd minute equalizer from inside the six-yard box. Paraguay now have one point from two matches in World Cup qualifying, and it’s probably one point more than they deserve.
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Bolivia Vs. Colombia, CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying 2014: Full Time, Radamel Falcao Nets Stoppage Time Winner
Colombia didn’t make it easy on themselves, but they’ve started CONMEBOL World Cup 2014 qualifying with three points, thanks to a massive stoppage time winner by Radamel Falcao. Leonel Alvarez opted to rest his superstar, instead opting for Teofilo Gutierrez up top, but the Racing Club man was wasteful in front of net. Falcao replaced Gutierrez in the 78th minute and eventually bailed his manager out of his decision, scoring the winner in a 2-1 Colombia victory.
The first half ended 0-0, though Colombia probably had the better of the play. Still, they didn’t look as dominant as many felt they should, and much more was expected of them in the second half. It didn’t take long for them to deliver, as Dorlan Pabon scored a brilliant opening goal on a counter attack, rounding the keeper and chipping the ball into the back of the net. Bolivia’s defense was in shambles, giving him all kinds of space.
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