World Cup: South America

Brazil won at home 3-0 against Chile after goals from Paulinho and Grabriel Jesus (2), which means Chile only have 26 points and had to rely on other results.

Uruguay needed a point against Bolivia to be absolutely sure to avoid playoff, but startyed bad with a goal from Silva in 24th. Uruguay responded with Caceres (39th), Cavani (42nd) and Suarez (60th and 76th). Godin finalised the score to 4-2 and Uruguay got their tickets to Russia.

Argentina, who needed a win, to secure at least playoff, got a nightmare start with Ecuador scoring in the first minute. Messi responded with goals in 12th , 20th and 62nd. Argentina thereby had secured 28 points a spot in Russia next summer.

Paraguay did not manage to score against Venezuela, but instead Venezuela score a winner in 84th, which means Paraguay are out.

Colombia would need a win to clinch qualification and James scored in the 56th. Since Chile were losing Colombia needed only a point to secure 4th place. On the other hand Peru needed a point to climb ahead of Chile and clinch playoff place and in 76th minute Guerrero scored the important equaliser for Peru.

That means that Chile, Copa Americas Champions 2016 and 2015 will not participate in World Cup 2018. Peru will play New Zealand in playoff and Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia have clinched qualifications.

Group	m	+/-	points	avg. simulated p	Playoff	World Cup
Brazil	18	+30	41	41.0	100%	100%
Uruguay	18	+12	31	31.0	100%	100%
Argentina	18	+3	28	28.0	100%	100%
Colombia	18	+2	27	27.0	100%	100%
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Peru	18	+1	26	26.0	100%	85.5%
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Chile	18	-1	26	26.0	-
Paraguay	18	-6	24	24.0	-
Ecuador	18	-3	20	20.0	-
Bolivia	18	-22	14	14.0	-
Venezuela	18	-16	12	12.0	-