was a classic end-to-end thriller with both sides hitting the woodwork.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on Sunday.
Two, including an acrobatic volley, were parried by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, while his third effort came back off the near post. His chip into the box with the outside of his left boot was missed by Nicolas Gonzalez, whose presence seemed to deceive Muslera, the goalkeeper also missing the ball as it nestled in the bottom corner.
He did secure the win, though, on 62 minutes when left unmarked at the back post to tap in De Paul’s cross.It could have been worse for Uruguay but Muslera made a fine double save from Angel Di Maria and Messi in the last minute.The returning Neymar could not inspire Brazil to victory as hosts Colombia ended their perfect start to the qualification campaign in Barraquilla.
Brazil started brightly and dominated the opening quarter as Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina made saves from Neymar and Lucas Paqueta.
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