Bolivia rallies for 1-1 draw with Brazil
Posted Monday, January 24, 2011 by
MOQUEGUA, Peru (AP)—Darwin Rios’ second-half equalizer gave Bolivia a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Sunday in qualifying for the South American Under-20 World Cup, giving his team a flicker of hope of reaching the second round.
Rios struck in the 77th minute after Henrique had scored in the 41st for Brazil, which has seven points from three matches in Group B and is safely into the second round. Bolivia has only one point from two matches.
Brazil could have led by several goals at halftime, but the team was stopped by key saves from goalkeeper Luis Cardenas. Brazil also hit the post at least twice in the first half.
Bolivia was stronger in the second half. Rios scored after a defensive error in midfield, taking possession and slotting the ball home from a counterattack started by ‘keeper Gabriel.
The top four advance to the World Cup later this year in Colombia, and the top two qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.
In Group A, Argentina also has seven points from three matches and is sharing top billing in the tournament with Brazil.
Ecuador is scheduled to face Paraguay in a late match in Group B.
Photos
More»
Eugenie Bouchard sends fans wild in barely-there bikini
Friday April 19 2024
Paige Spiranac shows off underboob in new racy snap
Friday April 19 2024
Ex-Barcelona WAG strips completely naked
Thursday April 18 2024
Your Say