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Uruguay wins 2-1 at Peru in WCup qualifier

LIMA, Peru: Two goals by Luis Suarez gave Uruguay a 2-1 win at Peru on Friday to take a further step toward qualifying for next year's World Cup.  Liverpool striker Suarez, who is currently serving

India TV News Desk Updated on: September 07, 2013 16:31 IST
uruguay wins 2 1 at peru in wcup qualifier
uruguay wins 2 1 at peru in wcup qualifier

LIMA, Peru: Two goals by Luis Suarez gave Uruguay a 2-1 win at Peru on Friday to take a further step toward qualifying for next year's World Cup.

 


Liverpool striker Suarez, who is currently serving a suspension in the English Premier League for biting, put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute and doubled the advantage in the 67th.
   
Jefferson Farfan pulled a goal back for Peru in the 84th, but the hosts could not find an equalizer.
   
The result moved Uruguay to 19 points, three clear of Venezuela, and with a game in hand in the fight for fifth place and a berth in an intercontinental playoff for a World Cup berth.
   
Peru is now five points behind Uruguay.

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