There was one more CONMEBOL (South America) qualifying match left on the weekend as Bolivia hosted Brazil. Both teams had little to play for as Bolivia was out of contention for qualification and Brazil had already clinched their spot in South Africa. Here’s a recap of the match along with video highlights on Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Bolivia beats Bolivia 2-1 in CONMEBOL WCQ – Video Highlights
Even though Bolivia had no chance to qualify, they played inspired and took the lead early. Edgar Olivares scored in the 10th minute off a header to give Bolivia a 1-0 lead. The home team would not stop there as Marcelo Moreno made it 2-0 off a free kick. The shot was roughly 25-30 yards from goal and hit perfectly over the wall to the near corner as the goalkeeper was caught flat-footed. Bolivia would lead 2-0 at halftime.
Brazil picked up their play in the second half and cut the lead in half in the 69th minute. On a counterattack, the Brazilians scored to make it 2-1. Maicon sent a cross to Nilmar who headed it past the goalkeeper (69th minute) from only a few yards out. It was poor defending from the Bolivians who got caught on the counter after a free kick. With Brazil already qualified and Bolivia out, the intensity of the match was down a bit. Brazil continued to attack in the 2nd half but struggled to find the equalizer.
It would end at 2-1 for Bolivia as they would get their 4th victory for qualification.
| Match Stats | |||
| Bolivia | Brazil | ||
| 7(4) | Shots (on Goal) | 9(2) | |
| 7 | Fouls | 11 | |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 0 | |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 | |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 | |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | |
| 1 | Saves | 2 | |
| SCORING SUMMARY | |
| Bolivia | Brazil |
| Edgar Olivares (10) | Nilmar (69) |
| Marcelo Moreno (30) | |
