Ecuador vs Brazil Highlights: World Cup 2010 Qualifiers

Cristian Noboa scored late to snatch a ponit for Ecuador against Brazil in a 1-1 draw in a World Cup Qualifying match.

Julio Baptista came in for Ronaldinho in the 71st minute and the first ball he kicked found the back of the net at the Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa in Quito.But Noboa pounced on a rebound two minutes from time to snatch a draw for the home side.

Ecuador kept Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar busy all evening, but it was Brazil who had the first chance to score when a fourth-minute attempt by Marcelo was denied by Cevallos.

From then on it was all Ecuador, with Julio Cesar making the first of his many saves in the 15th minute when stopping an Edison Mendez free-kick with his legs. Joffre Guerron got the rebound but Julio Cesar cleared again with his feet.

Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia hit the post soon after before Giovanni Caicedo also went close. Guerron then forced Julio Cesar to make a spectacular save, but Luis Fabiano showed Brazil still posed a threat by testing the Ecuador stopper Jose Francisco Cevallos.

Julio Baptista opened the scoring seconds after entering the game with a shot that deflected off the post and Cevallos on its way in.Luis Fabiano then hit the left post, but Noboa pounced on Cristian Benitez’s saved shot to snatch a point.

Cristian Benitez could have won it for Ecuador in injury time but Julio Cesar denied him again.

Moldova vs Switzerland Highlights: World Cup 2010 Highlights

Switzerland moved level on points with World Cup Qualifying Group Two leaders Greece after victory over minnows Moldova, but they were made to work hard in the second half.

Goals from captain Alexander Frei and substitute Gelson Fernandes moved Switzerland on to 10 points, the same total as Greece after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Israel.Switzerland were clearly the stronger team at the Republican Stadium, and controlled the game from the early stages. The results means Switzerland wil occupy the second spot in Group two on goal difference
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Israel vs Greece Highlights: World Cup 2010 Qualifiers Highlights

Greece maintained their position at the top of World Cup Qualifying Group Two by grinding out a well-fought draw against Israel at the Ramat Gan stadium in Tel Aviv.

Theofanis Gekas put Otto Rehhagel’s team ahead three minutes before half-time with an opportunist strike but the 2004 European champions were pegged back when Omer Golan equalised 11 minutes after the break.The result means Greece stay atop of Switzerland - 2-0 winners in Moldova today - on goal difference with both teams having picked up 10 points from five games. Israel lie third, one point adrift, ahead of the next meeting between the two sides in Crete on Wednesday.

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Argentina vs Venezuela Highlights: WC Qualifiers Highlights

From the kick-off it was evident there was only ever going to be one winner, and Argentina proved their dominance with a high-scoring victory on Diego Maradona’s official debut.

As expected Argentina started the stronger of the two sides, and they pushed forward in large numbers as they looked to score an early goal.

After much pressure, Argentina finally went ahead in the 25th minute wit Lionel Messi beating the offside trap and slotting home after a superb one-two with Carlos Tevez.

Only one minute into the second half Manchester United striker Tevez doubled Argentina’s advantage when he met a Messi cross with a well-timed volley.

Six minutes later Maximiliano Rodriguez added their third goal with another volley, which this time was deflected into the back of the net by a Venezuelan defender.

Venezuela lacked sufficient quality to match their opponents, and were completely overwhelmed throughout the second half.

At this stage a confident Argentina slowed down the pace, and enjoyed their huge lead with some slick passing in the midfield.

The two-time world champions completely controlled their opponents, and although they had taken their foot off the pedal they continued to look dangerous and scored the fourth through Sergio Aguero.

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Argentina 1-0

Argentina 2-0

Argentina 3-0

Argentina 4-0