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The sixth match of the 2006 World Cup qualifiers in the South American zone. World champion Brazil beat their main rival Argentina 3-1 and climbed to the first place. After a victory over Venezuela, Chile has 10 points and equalized with Paraguay, which lost to Bolivia. Brazil - Argentina 3 - 1 16', 68', 90' Ronaldo all from the penalty spot [1 - 0, 2 - 0, 3 - 1] 80' Juan Pablo Sorin [2 - 1] Without a doubt, these were the biggest matches in South America this year. The two strongest teams and main rivals clashed in the city of Belo Horizonte. Due to injuries, Ronaldinho, Lucio, and Luisao could not help Brazil, while Argentina played without key players Riquelme, D'Alessandro, Veron, Cambiasso, and Almeyda. In the 16th minute, Gabriel Heinze brought down Ronaldo in the penalty area and he scored from the spot. The referee didn't count it and ordered a retake, but Ronaldo scored again accurately. Later, Argentina equalized after a corner, but the goal was disallowed as the ball went out of bounds. In the 68th minute, Ronaldo was brought down again and increased Brazil's lead from the penalty spot. After twelve minutes, Argentina narrowed the gap when Crespo's shot rebounded off the post and Sorin scored. At the end of the match, Ronaldo earned a penalty for the third time and scored for the third time from the spot. Other results: Venezuela - Chile 0 - 1 84' Mauricio Pinilla Bolivia - Paraguay 2 - 1 10' Luis Cristaldo [1 - 0] 33' Jose Cardozo [1 - 1] 72' Roger Suarez [2 - 1] Uruguay - Peru 1 - 3 12' Nolberto Solano [0 - 1] 19' Claudio Pizarro [0 - 2] 61' Jefferson Farfan [0 - 3] 73' Diego Forlan [1 - 3] Ecuador - Colombia 2 - 1 3' Augustin Delgado [1 - 0] 56' Frankie Oviedo [1 - 1] 66' Franklin Salas [2 - 1] Standings after 6 matches: 1. Brazil 12 points 2. Argentina 11 3. Chile 10 4. Paraguay 10 5. Venezuela 9 6. Peru 8 7. Ecuador 7 8. Uruguay 7 9. Bolivia 6 10. Colombia 4
