Russia 2018: even against Venezuela, Argentina does not arrive

Even after receiving the small thumb of the AMSUD zone, Venezuela, Argentina still can not sign his first success in official match under the orders of his new coach, Jorge Sampaoli.

Indeed, Albiceleste conceded a very bad draw (1-1) at home on behalf of the 16th day of the elimination phase, missing a golden opportunity to take shelter after a long series of counterparties.

Despite a number of opportunities, Argentina failed to find the right formula to take a well-consolidated Venezuelan defense. Murillo opened the scoring for the visitors on a flash in the 50th minute before his teammate Feltscher equalized for Argentina by deceiving his own goalkeeper.

Argentina are now in 5th place as a barbarian before the reception of Peru (4th) which marked the spirits dominating Ecuador in Quito (2-1).

Moreover the beautiful series of nine consecutive victory of Brazil knew a halt after the draw conceded against Colombia in Bogota.

Here are the results of the 16th day of the playoffs:
Bolivia (1-0) Chile
Colombia (1-1) Brazil
Ecuador (1-2) Peru
Argentina (1-1) Venezuela
Paraguay (1-2) Uruguay

Ranking :
Brazil 37
Uruguay 27
Colombia 26
Peru 24
Argentina 24
Chile 23
Paraguay 21
Ecuador 20
Bolivia 13
Venezuela 8