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Tue , Oct 13 , 2015
08:00pm IST Oman v India , Live on Sony KIX & Sony SIX HD
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Wed , Oct 14 , 2015
02:30am IST Ecuador v Bolivia , Live on Sony KIX & Sony SIX HD
04:30am IST Uruguay v Colombia , Live on Sony KIX & Sony SIX HD
05:30am IST Paraguay v Argentina , Live on Sony SIX
06:30am IST Brazil v Venezuela , Live on Sony KIX & Sony SIX HD
07:45am IST Peru v Chile , Live on Sony SIX
Despite a goalless first half and the efforts of Gurpreet Singh, India were overrun in the second period and convincingly beaten by Oman (3-0)Quote:
Originally Posted by Giggs
Brazil beat Venezuela, Uruguay cruise past Colombia, Argentina draw
Willian scored twice and Ricardo Oliveira added a third as Brazil beat Venezuela 3-1 to earn their first win in 2018 World Cup qualifying.
Brazil lost their opener to Chile 2-0, but Dunga's side bounced back in their second CONMEBOL qualifier.
Goals in the first and 42nd minutes from the Chelsea midfielder gave Brazil a 2-0 advantage that they wouldn't let slip away. Christian Santos got the visitors on the scoreboard in the 62nd minute, but it was too little too late against a superior Brazil.
Oliviera's 74th-minute header put things to bed for good, as Brazil prepare for their next qualifier, a Nov. 13 match in which the Selecao will visit Argentina.
Argentina remain without a win in their qualifying campaign after drawing a blank in Paraguay.
Gerardo Martino's men followed up their 2-0 home defeat to Ecuador last week with a 0-0 draw in Asuncion on their travels.
A performance that would have left Martino's players frustrated was almost salvaged by a late winner but substitute Paulo Dybala, on his debut, skied a late chance.
Argentina were without injured star forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, and it showed.
Ecuador ran their qualifying record to two wins in two tries, following up a Thursday win against Argentina with a win over Bolivia by the same 2-0 scoreline.
The Ecuadorians left it late as Miller Bolanos didn't get them on the scoresheet until the 81st minute. Felipe Caicedo added a second goal deep into stoppage time to give his team a little cushion as the clock ran down.The match was played in a torrential downpour and the pitch was covered in water for most of the match.
In another matchup of regional powers, Uruguay got the better of Colombia with a 3-0 win in Centenario Stadium.
Diego Godin opened the scoring for the home team in the 34th, heading home a cross in from Carlos Sanchez following a corner kick.
Diego Rolan and Abel Hernandez added second half goals, as Uruguay eased to the victory.
Injured James Rodriguez did not play for Colombia, while Juan Cuadrado was sent off in the 93rd minute, but by then the match was in hand for Uruguay.
Hosts Peru will likely feel hard done after suffering a 4-3 defeat at the hands of defending Copa America champions Chile.
A Jefferson Farfan double was cancelled out by a pair of braces from Chile's Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas.
Sanchez got Chile on the board first in the seventh, minute only for Peru to score twice and then Chile to do the same to make it 3-2 at halftime.
Chile went up 4-2 with a second from Vargas, making the injury time goal from Paolo Guerrero meaningless.
With this defeat, India are officially out of 2018 WC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Giggs
Neymar returns from ban for Brazil showdown with Argentina
Neymar has been recalled for Brazil's 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Peru next month in a squad that features four players from Corinthians, Brazil manager Dunga said on Thursday.
The club's goalkeeper, Cassio, has been called up for the first time, alongside defender Gil and midfielders Elias and Renato Augusto.
The Sao Paulo side are running away with Brazil's Serie A and have the best attack and the stingiest defence.
Attacking midfielders Lucas, of Paris St. Germain, and Philippe Coutinho, of Liverpool, drop out of the 23-man squad.
Brazil lost their opening qualifier 2-0 in Chile on Oct. 8 but bounced back to defeat Venezuela 3-1 at home five days later.
Coach Dunga is under pressure following Brazil's erratic start and is preparing for a tough time in Buenos Aires on Nov. 12.
"When you play against Argentina it is always a war," he told reporters. "It is all about the details. We know that each tackle and pass is decisive and we will have to be focused and at our very best to get a result."
After playing at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires the five-time world champions return home to face Peru in Salvador on Nov. 17.
Argentina are expected to be without the injured Lionel Messi as they strive for their first win after losing at home to Ecuador and then drawing in Paraguay, results that leave them in seventh place in the 10-team group.
Brazil are currently fifth - the playoff spot in a group where the first four teams qualify automatically.
The return of Barcelona's Neymar, who was banned for four games after being sent off at the end of Brazil's 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the Copa America in June, could be crucial for Brazil.
However, Dunga warned that the absence of Messi, who damaged knee ligaments while playing for Barcelona last month, would not hamper the home side. "Argentina have quality players and they will get over not having a player like Messi," Dunga said. "We are pleased to have Neymar back and that will boost our potential."
Squad: Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Alisson (Internacional), Cassio (Corinthians)
Defenders: David Luiz (Paris St. Germain), Marquinhos (Paris St. Germain), Miranda (Inter Milan), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Filipe Luis (Athletico Madrid), Danilo (Real Madrid), Gil (Corinthians), Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Elias (Corinthians), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Oscar (Chelsea), Willian (Chelsea), Kaka (Orlando City), Lucas Lima (Santos) Renato Augusto (Corinthians)
Forwards: Neymar (Barcelona), Hulk (Zenit St. Petersburg), Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich), Ricardo Oliveira (Santos)
(Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier, writing by Andrew Downie,; Editing by Neville Dalton)
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Fri , Nov 13 , 2015
01:30am IST Bolivia v Venezuela , Live on Sony SIX HD
02:30am IST Ecuador v Uruguay , Live on Sony SIX
05:00am IST Chile v Colombia , Live on Sony SIX
05:30am IST Argentina v Brazil , Live on Sony KIX & Sony SIX HD
Sat , Nov 14 , 2015
07:45am IST Peru v Paraguay , Live on Sony KIX
8 nte pani aavumQuote:
Originally Posted by Giggs
The CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina has been postponed due to heavy rain in Buenos Aires.
The match has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. ( Saturday , Nov 14 at 5:30am IST )