A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on TUE 16 OCT 2012.

• Bolivia 04-01 Uruguay: It was a hat trick for Carlos SAUCEDO as Bolivia pull to within four points of the playoff place.
• Paraguay 01-00 Peru: Pablo AGUILAR found net early in the second half, leading the Albirroja to their first win in nearly a year, though they are still mired in last place.
• Venezuela 01-01 Ecuador: The Vinotinto went up just five minutes in through Juan Fernando ARANGO, but Segundo CASTILLO equalised for Ecuador later in the half.
• Chile 01-02 Argentina: Lionel MESSI and Gonzalo HIGUAÍN both scored in a three minute span in the first half as Argentina’s lead grows to three points. Chile are in a three way tie with Venezuela and Uruguay but would be out on goal difference.