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World Cup qualifying roundup: South America
Oct 11, 2017
Argentina have earned automatic qualification for the World Cup, after beating Ecuador 3-1 in this morning's qualifier.
The Argentines were in serious danger of failing to qualify for the first time since 1970, and needed a win to seal a spot in next year's tournament.
They achieved that, thanks to a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, to finish in 3rd place in the South American zone.
Brazil defeated Chile 3-nil to lie at the top of the table ahead of Uruguay, while Colombia finished 4th.
5th placed Peru are in the playoffs.
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