L.Messi and Falcao shine in their national teams (VIDEO, PHOTOS) © EuroFootball.com

During the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in the South American group, Argentina (1st place, 17 points) crushed Uruguay (4th place, 12 points) 3-0 at home.

Substitute players congratulate the team leader (AP photo).

As usual, the hosts' team scored goals by Lionel Messi (66 and 80 min.) and also by S. Aguero (75 min.).

The Colombians climb on the heels of the Argentinians (2nd place, 16 points) after beating Paraguay (9th place, 4 points) 2-0 at home.

"I am unstoppable" (Reuters photo).

R. Falcao, considered one of the best players in the world, saddened the opponents' goalkeeper in the 51st and 89th minutes.

Other matches:

Bolivia - Peru 1-1

Ecuador - Chile 3-1