Bolivia took advantage of playing at a higher altitude and defeated Venezuela 4-0 to record its second win in four matches at home. Ramiro Vaca opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Carmelo Algarañaz converted a penalty kick in the 45th, Miguel Terceros in the 46th and Enzo Monteiro scored in the 89th.
Bolivia ’s coach Oscar Villegas celebrates with Enzo Monteiro after their fourth goal against Venezuela during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Municipal de Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia , Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Bolivia ’s Enzo Monteiro celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal against Venezuela during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Municipal de Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia , Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.
Ramiro Vaca opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Carmelo Algarañaz converted a penalty kick in the 45th, Miguel Terceros in the 46th and Enzo Monteiro scored in the 89th. The Bolivians used to play in the capital La Paz at 3,640 meters above sea level, but the South American soccer body CONMEBOLWith the win, Bolivia is seventh place in the standings with six points and remains in contention for a berth in the 2026 World Cup.
Venezuela remains at fourth place with nine points but could move down depending on the results from this round.
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