Ecuador qualified for the 2022 World Cup on Thursday regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Paraguay, profiting from a victory for Uruguay that still sent the 2-time champions to Qatar.
La Tri, who failed to make Russia 2018, knew they needed best a factor to make certain of a top-four finish with a game to spare.
However, already-eliminated Paraguay were medical in Ciudad del Este, three up earlier than the hour mark through Robert Morales, a Piero Hincapie very own purpose and Miguel Almiron.
Ecuador threatened a dramatic fightback as Jordy Caicedo scored a past due penalty and Blas Riveros became despatched off, but ultimately their fate changed into decided in Montevideo.
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The 0.33-placed facet joined Uruguay in advancing with both teams on 25 points, four beforehand of fifth-located Peru, who went down 1-zero to Giorgian De Arrascaeta's purpose past due within the first half of.
Peru are nevertheless in control of their play-off fate, even though each Colombia and Chile can seize them as Paraguay try to again play the position of spoilers in Tuesday's final in shape in Lima.
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