FIFA World Cup 2022™ – News – LIVE: World Cup qualifying in South America

FIFA World Cup 2022™ – News – LIVE: World Cup qualifying in South America

Cavani & Suarez score as Uruguay win 3-0 in Colombia
Vidal stars for Chile in win over Peru
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Brazil 1-0 Venezuela

It’s a real David and Goliath scenario in Sao Paulo as the most decorated World Cup winners take on the only South American nation never to qualify for the world finals. Richarlison, Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus lead the line for Tite.

The Everton star missed a sitter midway through the first half, a chance that was created by his team-mate who represents the red half of Merseyside, Firmino. The sides went into the dressing rooms at half-time goalless and with everything to play for.

Tite substituted Lucas Paqueta in for Douglas Luiz clearly with the intent of increasing attacking opportunities from midfield.

It would be the Liverpool man, Firmino, who ultimately found the breakthrough goal for Brazil, finishing off a brilliant team move with a close-range finish after Venezuela failed to clear their lines.

Players of Brazil line up before a match against Venezuela

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Players of Brazil line up before a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Fernando Bizerra-Pool/Getty Images)

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Venezuela line up before their World Cup qualifier with Brazil

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: (FROM LEFT TO RIGTH) Wilker Romero, Rolf Feltscher, Yeferson Soteldo, Wuilker Fariñez and Tomas Rincon of Venezuela before a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Players of Brazil huddle before a match between Brazil and Venezuela

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Players of Brazil huddle before a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Mascot Canarinho cheers from the empty stand 

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Mascot Canarinho cheers from the empty stand before a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Penner-Pool/Getty Images)

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Brazil v Venezuela – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Douglas Luiz of Brazil fights for the ball with Darwin Machis of Venezuela during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Wuilker Farinez of Venezuela fights for the ball with Thiago Silva of Brazil 

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Wuilker Fariñez of Venezuela fights for the ball with Thiago Silva of Brazil during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Penner-

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Tite coach of Brazil looks on during a match between Brazil and Venezuela

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Tite coach of Brazil looks on during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Richarlison of Brazil reacts after missing a chance

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Richarlison of Brazil reacts after missing a chance of goal during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Tomas Rincon of Venezuela fights for the ball with Allan of Brazil

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Tomas Rincon of Venezuela fights for the ball with Allan of Brazil during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Marquinhos of Brazil wipes sweat with his jersey

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Marquinhos of Brazil wipes sweat with jersey during half-time a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Richarlison of Brazil controls the ball 

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Richarlison of Brazil controls the ball during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Fernando Bizerra-Pool/Getty Images)

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Yeferson Soteldo of Venezuela heads the ball

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Yeferson Soteldo of Venezuela heads the ball during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Yordan Osorio of Venezuela fights for the ball with Everton Ribeiro of Brazil

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Yordan Osorio of Venezuela fights for the ball with Éverton Ribeiro of Brazil during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Penner-

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Brazil celebrate Roberto Firmino’s opening goal

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Roberto Firmino #20 of Brazil celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Roberto Firmino of Brazil celebrates after scoring the first goal 

14 Nov 2020

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Roberto Firmino #20 of Brazil celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Brazil and Venezuela as part of South American Qualifiers for World Cup FIFA Qatar 2022 at Morumbi Stadium on November 13, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Nelson Almeida-Pool/Getty Images)

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Did you know?

Without Neymar, Everton Ribeiro wore the hallowed Brazil No10 shirt.
Thiago Silva captained Brazil for the 33rd time. The 36-year-old played his 92nd international, taking him level with Kaka as the country’s joint-13th most-capped player.
Brazil have won 15 and drawn one of their 16 World Cup qualifiers with Venezuela, scoring 62 goals and conceding just one in the process.
Venezuela goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez is merely 1.75m tall. The 22-year-old, who produced some breathtaking saves and became the first goalkeeper to score at a FIFA U-20 World Cup™ at Korea Republic 2017, already has 24 senior caps to his name.
Venezuela reached their highest-ever position on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking – 25th – in November 2019. They are currently 28th, above the likes of African champions Algeria, Serbia, Russia and regional rivals Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Four members of Jose Peseiro’s squad are presently playing their club football in Brazil. Romulo Otero, Yeferson Soteldo, Jefferson Savarino and 20-year-old Jan Carlos Hurtado are at Corinthians, Santos, Atletico Mineiro and Bragantino respectively.

FT: Chile 2-0 Peru

The game quickly swung from end to end. Arturo Vidal’s volley following a right-wing free-kick was blocked when it was heading for goal.

Nobody was stopping his next effort. From almost 30 yards, the veteran midfielder found the top corner with a stunning strike to put Chile ahead. Eleven minutes before half-time, Vidal doubled the hosts’ lead with an opportunistic goal.

On the stroke of half-time, Andre Carillo slipped Raul Ruidiaz through on goal, but Claudio Bravo made a superb save with his leg to keep the two-goal lead intact.

Bravo then made a fine save from Lapadula ten minutes into the second half and ultimately saw Chile through to record their first victory of their Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign.

Did you know?

Arturo Vidal’s wonder goal made him one of very few box-to-box midfielders in the world to register 30 international goals.
Chile have won five of their last six World Cup qualifiers against Peru.
Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo became the first player in Chile’s history to play in 50 World Cup qualifiers.
Peru have never won a World Cup qualifier away to Chile, losing eight and drawing two.
Chile are fifth in South America and 17th overall on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Peru are sixth and 24th respectively.

Arturo Vidal of Chile greets the referees prior to a match between Chile and Peru 

13 Nov 2020

SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile greets the referees prior to a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Martin Bernetti-Pool/Getty Images)

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Paulo Di­az of Chile fights for the ball with Raul Ruidi­az of Peru

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Paulo Díaz of Chile fights for the ball with Raúl Ruidíaz of Peru during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Martin Bernetti-Pool/Getty Images)

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Yoshimar Yotun of Peru controls the ball as Arturo Vidal of Chile looks on

13 Nov 2020

SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Yoshimar Yotún of Peru controls the ball as Arturo Vidal of Chile follows him during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by León Esteban Felix-Pool/Getty Images)

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Felipe Mora of Chile fights for the ball with Miguel Araujo of Peru

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Felipe Mora of Chile fights for the ball with Miguel Araujo of Perú during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Jean Beausejour of Chile fights for the ball with Andre Carrillo of Peru 

13 Nov 2020

SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Jean Beausejour of Chile fights for the ball with André Carrillo of Peru during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Martin Bernetti-Pool/Getty Images)

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Erick Pulgar of Chile fights for the ball with Yoshimar Yotun of Peru

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Erick Pulgar of Chile fights for the ball with Yoshimar Yotún of Peru during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Martin Bernetti-Pool/Getty Images)

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Fabian Orellana of Chile controls the ball 

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Fabián Orellana of Chile controls the ball during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Arturo Vidal of Chile scores the opening goal against Peru

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile shoots to score the first goal of his team during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates after scoring the first goal 

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates scoring

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of their team during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates with team-mates after scoring the first goal

13 Nov 2020

SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of their team during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates with team-mate Erick Pulgar after scoring the second goal

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Arturo Vidal of Chile celebrates with teammate Erick Pulgar after scoring the second goal of their team during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Reinaldo Rueda head coach of Chile wearing a protective mask

14 Nov 2020

SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Reinaldo Rueda head coach of Chile wearing a protective mask looks on during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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Ricardo Gareca head coach of Peru looks on 

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Ricardo Gareca head coach of Perú looks on during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Martin Bernetti-Pool/Getty Images)

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Felipe Mora of Chile is fouled by Luis Advi­ncula of Peru

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 13: Felipe Mora of Chile receives a foul from Luis Advíncula of Perú during a match between Chile and Peru as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 13, 2020 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Ivan Alvarado – Pool/Getty Images)

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FT: Colombia 0-3 Uruguay

Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez were both on target as Uruguay won 3-0 in Colombia to storm on to six points from a possible nine in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying. Los Cafeteros have four points from three games after their heaviest home defeat to La Celeste in the World Cup preliminaries.

Cavani was heavily involved from the outset, and just five minutes in he got his reward with his 51st international goal, becoming just the seventh South American to surpass 50 international goals (see full chart below). Nahitan Nandez did brilliantly to rob possession and tee up the Manchester United man, who finished assuredly.

Colombia, and James Rodriguez, responded positively. The Everton man unleashed a shot from distance that went just wide. Cavani almost doubled Uruguay’s lead from a David Ospina parry, but the Colombia goalkeeper made a fine save.

Rodriguez then did well to feed Johan Mojica, whose cross was almost turned into his own net by Lucas Torreira, but Uruguay survived.

Colombia were quickly into their rhythm in the second half, and Duvan Zapata came close to heading home a Juan Cuadrado cross. However, moments later Luiz Suarez won and scored a penalty, sending Ospina the wrong way, to put Uruguay 2-0 up.

Los Cafeteros dominated possession thereafter, but struggled to break down a defence led by Diego Godin and after 73 minutes, Uruguay put the result out of sight. Darwin Nunez received the ball from Torreira and buried it in the bottom corner from outside the box.

Uruguay, with one eye on Brazil on Tuesday, withdrew Suarez and then Cavani, and in injury time Yerry Mina was sent off for a second yellow card.

Colombia’s Johan Mojica vies for the ball with Edinson Cavani of Uruguay 

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Colombia’s Johan Mojica vies for the ball with Edinson Cavani of Uruguay.

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Players of Colombia stand during the national anthem

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Players of Colombia stand during the national anthem before a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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James Rodriguez of Colombia gestures 

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: James Rodriguez of Colombia gestures during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Nahitan Nandez of Uruguay fights for the ball with Johan Mojica of Colombia – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Nahitan Nandez of Uruguay fights for the ball with Johan Mojica of Colombia during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Edinson Cavani of Uruguay celebrates after scoring – Colombia v Uruguay – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Edinson Cavani of Uruguay celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Players of Uruguay stand during the national anthem

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Players of Uruguay stand during the national anthem before a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Colombia v Uruguay – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

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BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Luis Suarez of Uruguay celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Luis Suarez of Uruguay celebrates with teammates after scoring

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BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Luis Suarez of Uruguay celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Colombia v Uruguay – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

13 Nov 2020

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Johan Mojica of Colombia controls the ball as Edinson Cavani of Uruguay defends during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Darwin Nuñez of Uruguay celebrates – Colombia v Uruguay – South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

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BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA – NOVEMBER 13: Darwin Nuñez of Uruguay celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team during a match between Colombia and Uruguay as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on November 13, 2020 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

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Did you know?

Suarez (63 goals) went outright fourth on South America’s all-time leading marksmen, outranking Ronaldo (62 goals). The 33-year-old is only one goal shy of Neymar, with Lionel Messi (71) and Pele (77) out in front.
The win was Oscar Tabarez’s 100th as head coach of Uruguay.
Cavani has now scored 16 goals in 39 World Cup qualifiers.
Suarez became the first South American in history to score 25 goals in World Cup qualifying.
Uruguay inflicted Colombia’s heaviest home defeat in a competitive match in 82 years.

💪 @Uruguay hizo historia y ganó su primer partido en Barranquilla.#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/RjfJNxEf26

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) November 13, 2020

South America’s top international scorers

Player
Country
Goals
Games
Ratio
Pele
Brazil
77
81
0.85
Lionel Messi
Argentina
71
141
0.50
Neymar
Brazil
64
103
0.62
Luis Suarez
Uruguay
63
116
0.54
Ronaldo
Brazil
62
98
0.63
Romario
Brazil
55
70
0.79
Edinson Cavani
Uruguay
51
117
0.44
Zico
Brazil
48
71
0.68
Alexis Sanchez
Chile
45
134
0.34
Sergio Aguero
Argentina
41
97
0.42

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Top scorers in Qatar 2022 qualifying

Stats correct before Friday’s games.

Player
Country
Goals
Appearances
Andre Carillo
Peru
3
2
Neymar
Brazil
3
2
Angel Romero
Paraguay
3
3
Luis Suarez
Uruguay
3
2
Michael Estrada
Ecuador
2
3
Firmino
Brazil
2
2
Marcelo Martins
Bolivia
2
3
Luis Muriel
Colombia
2
2
Alexis Sanchez
Chile
2
2

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Quotes

“So, so, so, so much. Much more than you can imagine. I’ve won the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Premier League. [The World Cup] is what’s missing for me.”
Firmino to FIFA.com on how much he wants to win Qatar 2022

See also

Firmino exclusive on the World Cup, Alisson, Coutinho & Neymar

“I know we’re going to qualify, I’m absolutely certain. I say that from the heart, just as I said it after the opening game of the previous qualifiers.”
Renato Tapia to FIFA.com

See also

Tapia: I’m absolutely certain Peru will qualify

“It’s my trademark! Of course I’ve imagined doing the pigeon dance in the World Cup. The supporters really like it, it especially appeals to kids. I’ve done it for the Seleção together with Neymar, I do it for my club, and I want to score goals and do it many times at the 2022 World Cup.”
Richarlison to FIFA.com

See also

Richarlison exclusive on Neymar, James Rodriguez & Qatar 2022

« Imagining myself helping Venezuela qualify for their first World Cup gives me goosebumps. I couldn’t put a price on that. It would be the ultimate.”
Rolf Feltscher

See also

Feltscher: I get goosebumps imagining Venezuela in Qatar

“It was a mix of sentiments. The explosion of happiness to make my World Cup debut, to live through the atmosphere at a World Cup. And then the frustration of the two injuries that ruled me out of games. Having that experience, and being ruled out of games when I was desperate to play, has made me want to be at the next World Cup even more.”
Danilo to FIFA.com on Russia 2018

World Cup participations

Country
Participations
Best Finish
Brazil
21
Winners (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Argentina
17
Winners (1978, 1986)
Uruguay
13
Winners (1930, 1950)
Chile
9
Third (1962)
Paraguay
8
Quarter-finals (2010)
Colombia
6
Quarter-finals (2014)
Peru
5
Quarter-finals (1970), second group stage (1978)
Bolivia
3
Group stage (1930, 1950, 1994)
Ecuador
3
Round of 16 (2006)
Venezuela
0
N/A

Social media

🎥 ¡No vemos la hora de salir a la cancha!

Así fue nuestra tercera jornada de trabajo 🤙#VamosColombia 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/x1QPEznYSs

— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) November 13, 2020

¡Última sesión de trabajo de cara al partido ante Brasil! 💥🔝 pic.twitter.com/BJ1tdIJAU0

— La Vinotinto (@SeleVinotinto) November 12, 2020

Entrenando con la Celeste 🇺🇾!!!!! @AUFOficial pic.twitter.com/XKU35ZKkRl

— Edi Cavani Official (@ECavaniOfficial) November 11, 2020

Saiu a numeração da #SeleçãoBrasileira para os jogos contra Venezuela e Uruguai, pelas Eliminatórias. Confira! 🔢🇧🇷⚽#BRAxVEN #BRAxURU pic.twitter.com/hOj0KyqWYO

— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) November 13, 2020

Yesterday’s results

Bolivia 2-3 Ecuador
Argentina 1-1 Paraguay

See also

RECAP: Argentina held by Paraguay, Ecuador win away