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Selection for the 2018 world Cup: another victory for Brazil, a draw with Uruguay and Argentina

In South America completed 15th round of qualifying for the world Cup in Russia.

Brazil has the status of a participant following the world Cup keeps churning out wins – five-time world Champions beat Ecuador and scored a ninth consecutive victory in qualifying, which allowed Titus to become the new champion team of Brazil. Along the way, Neymar and company advance guaranteed first place in qualifying.

World Vice-champion, Argentina’s national team once again dropped points – Lionel Messi and his entourage failed to score against Uruguay.

For three rounds before the end of the selection on the remaining three direct tickets to the world Cup expect seven teams, and only Bolivia and Venezuela prematurely said goodbye with hopes to play at the world championship.

The results of the matches of the 15th round:

Peru – Bolivia 2:1
Goals: Flores, 55, Of Cueva, 59 Alvarez, 72

Brazil – Ecuador 2:0
Goals: Paulinho, 69, Coutinho, 76

Chile – Paraguay 0:3
Goals: Vidal, 24 (goal), cáceres, 55, Ortiz, 90

Venezuela – Colombia 0:0

Uruguay – Argentina 0:0

Standings:

Top scorers:

9 – Edinson Cavani (Uruguay)
7– Felipe Caicedo (Ecuador)
6 – Arturo Vidal (Chile)
6 – Neymar (Brazil)
6 – Alexis Sanchez (Chile)

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