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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONMEBOL): Here are the records broken
Last updated on Nov 14, 2020, 01:09 pm
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Matchday three of the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers saw heavyweights Brazil overcome Venezuela 1-0 to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.
The likes of Ecuador, Chile and Uruguay also enjoyed wins to gain crucial points,
However, Argentina and Paraguay played out a 1-1 draw.
Here we present the records that were scripted in matchday three.
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Brazil
Brazil dominate the proceedings against Venezuela, Silva wins 92nd cap
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Brazil overcame Venezuela thanks to a Roberto Firmino goal, which saw them remain as the only team in South America with a perfect record after three matches.
Thiago Silva played his 92nd international for Brazil, taking him level with Kaka as the country's joint-13th most-capped player.
Brazil have now won 16, besides drawing just one of their 17 World Cup Qualifiers with Venezuela.
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Chile
Chile overcome Peru 2-0, extend their run
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Chile enjoyed a stunning 2-0 win over Peru, with Arturo Vidal scoring a brace.
The veteran mid-fielder now has 31 career international goals.
Chile have won five of their last six FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Peru.
In another unique feat, goal-keeper Claudio Bravo became the first player in Chile's history to play in 50 World Cup Qualifiers.
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Uruguay
Suarez overcomes Ronaldo in terms of international goals
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Uruguay dished out a complete show to overcome Colombia 3-0 away from home.
Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez were both on the scoresheet.
Suarez who has raced to 63 goals. went outright fourth on South America's all-time leading goal-scorers, overcoming Ronaldo (62 goals).
The Atletico Madrid forward became the first South American in history to score 25 goals in World Cup qualifying.
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Duo
Argentina and Paraguay still unbeaten so far
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Both Argentina and Paraguay are unbeaten so far after three games in the qualifying campaign.
Lionel Messi-led Argentina conceded a first half penalty but recovered to secure a 1-1 draw against Paraguay.
Angel Romero scored his third goal in three games when he coolly rolled home a penalty.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Gonzalez equalized for Argentina four minutes before half time.
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Twitter Post
A look at the standings
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