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World Cup News :: World Cup : Argentina too good for Venezuela, Paraguay stumble in Uruguay.

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Posted on 2009-03-29 by Gooner

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Argentina were inspired by Lionel Messi and beat Venezuela 4-0 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Messi scored the first goal and then set up the second for Carlos Tevez before Maxi Rodriguez and Sergio Aguero completed an easy win for the hosts.

Manager Diego Maradona, who began his national team reign with friendly wins away to Scotland and France, was given a rousing reception by the crowd when he came on to the field before the game at the Monumental stadium.

The win left Argentina with 19 points from 11 games in the South American group, four behind leaders Paraguay who slipped to a 0-2 defeat in Uruguay.

Team       Pl  W  D  L	GF  GA  Pts
Paraguay   11  7  2  2  18   8   23
Argentina  11  5  4  2  17   7   19
Brazil     10  4  5  1  15   4   17
Uruguay    11  4  4  3  21  10   16
Chile      10  5  1  4  14  13   16
Ecuador    10  3  3  4  12  17   12
Colombia   10  2  5  3   4   8   11
Venezuela  11  3  1  7  12  22   10
Bolivia    10  2  3  5  13  22    9
Peru       10  1  4  5   5  20    7

The top four sides automatically go through to the World Cup Finals in South Africa, with the 5th placed side going into a play-off with the fourth-placed side from the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone.

 

Sourced From : World Cup Betting

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