By David Salazar (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Sep 11, 2012 10:43 AM EDT
Tags world cup 2014, paraguay, Venezuela, Soccer

The CONMEBOL enters Day 8 of World Cup Qualifications after an eventful round on Friday. Colombia destroyed Urugay 4-0 to vault into the top 5. Argentina's win over Paraguay put them at the top of the table while Venezuela's loss put them out of the top 5. Ecuador's win over Bolivia solidified their qualification status. Here are the standings entering Tuesday's matches.

Team

Pld

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals For

Goals Against

Goal Differential

Pts
 Argentina

6

4

1

1

14

5

+9

13
 Chile

6

4

0

2

11

10

+1

12
 Ecuador

6

4

0

2

7

6

+1

12
 Uruguay

6

3

2

1

14

10

+4

11
 Colombia

6

3

1

2

9

5

+4

10
 Venezuela

7

2

2

3

5

8

-3

8
 Peru

6

2

0

4

8

12

-4

6
 Bolivia

7

1

1

5

7

12

-5

4
 Paraguay

6

1

1

4

5

12

-7

4

Paraguay Vs. Venezuela 7:25 PM

The Paraguayans exited the 2010 World Cup in the quarter finals against champion Spain. Their success in 2010 has yet to transfer over to the 2014 qualifiers. Not only do they have just one win in six games, but they are currently in last place on the table with nine matches. The window is starting to close for this squad which has to win a very winnable matchup against Venezuela.

The Venezuelans were doing well until they hit a roadblock Friday and succumbed to a weak Peruvian squad. They will get the home crowd, but need to step up their offensive play, which is tied for the worst thus far.

Prediction: Paraguay 3-1. This team is too talented to continue playing this poorly.

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