In World Cup Qualifiers - unexpected stumble of Uruguay and Neymar's hat-trick © „Reuters“

In South America, the second round of qualifications for the 2022 World Cup took place. The Uruguayan national team suffered an unexpected blow, falling behind by a margin of four goals. Uruguay lost 2-4 to Ecuador in an away game. Ecuador was leading 4-0 until the 83rd minute. In the remaining time, Luis Suarez had the opportunity to score two penalties from the spot. In other matches, Argentina secured their second win by defeating Bolivia 2-1. The opponents took the lead first, but goals from Lautaro Martinez and Joaquin Correa secured the victory. Brazil also continues their winning streak, defeating Peru 4-2 away from home. Peru took the lead twice, but Neymar led the Brazilians to victory with a hat-trick, including two goals from the penalty spot. Another goal was added by Richarlison. At the end of the match, Peru's team received two red cards, one of them to a substitute goalkeeper. Another match ended in a 2-2 draw between Colombia and Chile, as well as Paraguay's 1-0 victory against Venezuela.