Conmebol World Cup Qualifying Round-up: Matias Fernandez inspires Chile to a late win in Venezuela

Paraguay succumbed to the altitude of La Paz as they were defeated 3-1 by Bolivia with two strikes from Pablo Escobar providing the difference.

The pitch at the Hernando Siles stadium was in terrible condition but that did not stop Gustavo Quinteros’ side from taking the lead after just 10 minutes. Alcides Pena’s volley from inside the box seemed…

Conmebol World Cup Qualifying Round-up: Forlan strike not enough as Uruguay are held by Vinotinto

A late own goal from Diego Godin cancelled out Diego Forlan’s first half strike to grab a point away in Montevideo for the Vinotinto.

Venezuela defended well throughout the match but Diego Forlan’s composed finish towards the end of the first half looked to have confirmed all three points for La Celeste before Rondon headed in late on.

Uruguay settled the better of the two sides in…