The 11th date of South American Qualifiers came to an end. The following are the results: Paraguay 2 – 1 Argentina; Ecuador 4 – 0 Bolivia; Peru 0 – 0 Chile; Uruguay 3 – 2 Colombia; Venezuela 1 – 1 Brazil. As can be seen, Scaloneta suffered a new defeat as a visitor.
Analyzing the commitment, Argentina managed to open the scoring thanks to Lautaro Martínez after assistance from Enzo Fernandez. His goal at the beginning was disallowed for offside. But seconds later it was confirmed through the VAR.
Although minutes later Alfaro’s team achieved the tie through a great Chilean goal from Antonio Sanabria. In the second half, Paraguay made it 2 to 1 through a header from Omar Alderete. Subsequently, Argentina looked for an equalizer although it barely had any chances of scoring.
The defeat is confirmed Lionel Scaloni spoke to the media. These were his feelings: “In the first half we played a good game and the first action at the beginning of the second made everything uphill. We must congratulate the rival who defended very well”.
The table
Reviewing the qualifying table, Argentina currently occupies 1st position with 22 points through seven wins, one draw and three losses.. Uruguay and Colombia are their escorts with 19. While further back is Brazil with 17. This is what the rest of the table looks like: Ecuador (16), Paraguay (16), Venezuela (12), Bolivia (12), Peru (7) and Chile (6).
It is important to remember that the six best will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Mexico and Canada.. While the team that finishes in 7th position will compete in a repechage. Until now that place belongs to Venezuela.
When is the 12th date played?
The 12th date will take place on Tuesday, November 19 and will have the following commitments: Bolivia vs. Paraguay; Colombia vs. Ecuador; Argentina vs. Peru; Chile vs. Venezuela; Brazil vs. Uruguay. The Albiceleste will face Peru starting at 9:00 p.m. in La Bombonera.