A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on FRI 11 OCT 2013.

• Colombia 03-03 Chile: La Roja had their eyes on Brazil after scoring three goals in the first half, but the match turned around when Chile’s Carlos CARMONA was shown a second yellow in the 65th minute. Three goals the other way, including two penalties by Radamel FALCAO, meant that Colombia qualified instead, their first Men’s World Cup since 1998.
• Ecuador 01-00 Uruguay: Jefferson MONTERO scored the first half winner, leading Ecuador into a tie with Chile for third place. The two teams meet on Tuesday in Santiago; a draw qualifies both and sends Uruguay to the AFC/​CONMEBOL playoff.
• Venezuela 01-01 Paraguay: Out but not down, Paraguay opened brightly and took the lead through Edgar BENÍTEZ midway through the first half. Luis SEIJAS scored a late equaliser, but it was not enough, and the Vinotinto’s hopes of a first Men’s World Cup were extinguished.
• Argentina 03-01 Peru: Neither side had anything to play for, but Argentina still fought back after conceding a Claudio PIZARRO goal in the first half. Ezequiel LAVEZZI equalised just two minutes later and added another before halftime, guaranteeing a first place finish for the Albiceleste.
• Qualified this matchday: Colombia
• Advanced this matchday: Ecuador, Uruguay
• Eliminated this matchday: Venezuela