Selection for the 2018 world Cup: important victory for Uruguay, Argentina misfire

In South America, completed the 16th round of qualifying for the world Cup in Russia.

For two rounds till the end of selection in South America still did not understand: Uruguay due to an away victory over Paraguay took the second place and became a favorite to reach the final stage of the world Cup.

In the top 4 at the expense of a three-match winning streak got the team Peru. Argentina, taking advantage of the crisis in Chile, despite the lack of victories in the last three games, is in fifth position, giving a berth in the play-off games.

The results of the matches of the 16th round:

Bolivia – Chile 1:0
Goal: Arce, 59 (penalty)

Colombia – Brazil 1:1
Goals: Falcao, 56 — Willian, 45+2

Ecuador – Peru 1:2
Goals: E. Valencia, 80 (penalty) — Flores, 73, Hurtado, 76

Argentina – Venezuela 1:1
Goals: Felcher , 54 (goal) — Murillo, 51

Paraguay – Uruguay 1:2
Goals: Romero, 88 — Valverde, 76, Gomez, 80 (goal)

Standings:

Top scorers:

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

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