Day 7 of the World Cup Qualifiers gets underway for the CONMEBOL with four matches that will have serious implications in qualifications for the tournament.
Here are the standings heading into Friday's matches.
|
Team |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
|
6 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
10 |
+1 |
12 |
|
|
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
14 |
6 |
+8 |
11 |
|
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
4 |
+7 |
10 |
|
|
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
-2 |
8 |
|
|
5 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
6 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
11 |
-4 |
4 |
|
|
5 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
9 |
-5 |
4 |
|
|
5 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
11 |
-5 |
3 |
Only four squad qualify with the fifth getting a chance at a playoff against the third place team from the AFC. Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, and Ecuador would be locks for qualification with Venezuela having to contend in the playoffs.
Argentina vs. Paraguay 7:10 PM
The match of the night. Paraguay has heavily underperformed in their first five matches with disappointing losses to Peru, Chile, and Bolivia putting them near the bottom of the standings. Argentina should be in first place but a shocking 1-0 loss to Venezuela has them in third. Messi is back and in top form and should lead them past Paraguay. Time is running out for the Paraguayans who had a tremendous World Cup run in 2010. Paraguay is better than they have shown.
Prediction: 2-2 Draw.
Peru Vs. Venezuela 9:30 PM
Peru has been dreadful with only a win over Paraguay salvaging their campaign. This team likely doesn't make the tournament, which makes this match all the more prevalent for Venezuela. The Venezuelans are in a battle for the final spot and have acquitted themselves quite well throughout. A win over Argentina has been their highlight thus far and they will continue looking for tight wins such as those.
Prediction: Venezuela wins 3-0.
To read on the other two matches (Colombia vs. Uruguay, Bolivia vs. Ecuador) click HERE.
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