Brazil stay as group topper, Argentina draw in World Cup Qualifiers

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Team Brazil (PC: Penn Live)

Barranquilla : Argentina and Colombia clashed in the world qualifiers. Instead of taking a 2 goal lead within the first eight minutes of the match, the Albiceleste could not withstand the pressure by Colombia as the match went down to the wire and ended 2-2.

Cristian Romero scored a header from a free kick on three minutes and the lead was doubled by Leandro Parades doubled the lead within the next five minutes. Argentina faltered as Emiliano Martinez was subbed off with an possible head injury after a nasty collision.

Luis Muriel scored the first goal for Colombia from the spot kick given away by Nicolas Otamendi. During the added time of the final half Miguel Borja scored the equaliser.

On the other hand, Brazil register a win over Paraguay. An early goal from Neymar Jr and the another from Lucas Paqueta during the final minutes gave Brazil a 2-0 win as they maintained their top position in the group.

Neymar took on an cross from Gabriel Jesus and scored on three minutes. Paqueta doubled the lead with a stunning finish with his left foot during the injury time. Also in the group, Peru got their first win against Ecuador. Venezuela hold Uruguay to a draw.