"Bolivia kept their hopes of reaching their first World Cup since 1994 alive after they stunned Brazil 1-0 to hand Carlo Ancelotti his first defeat since taking over the Selecao. Miguel Terceros' penalty in first-half stoppage time did the damage at Estadio Municipal El Alto, ensuring Bolivia secured seventh place, and a spot in the intercontinental play-offs. With little to play for other than pride, Brazil struggled to maintain any kind of rhythm, almost finding themselves behind when Luis Haquin's cross narrowly evaded Enzo Monteiro."
"Bolivia continued to threaten with Terceros' curling strike fizzing past Alisson Becker's post, but the hosts got their noses in front after being awarded a spot-kick late in the first half. After losing possession cheaply, Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes attempted to atone for his error, but instead brought down Roberto Fernandez inside the area. Terceros stepped up and squeezed the ball into the bottom-left corner, and he almost doubled his team's tally in the 71st minute, only to see his shot parried by Alisson."
Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 at Estadio Municipal El Alto after Miguel Terceros converted a first-half stoppage-time penalty. The victory secured seventh place and a spot in the intercontinental play-offs, keeping Bolivia's World Cup hopes alive for the first time since 1994. Brazil struggled to create clear chances, managing an expected goals (xG) total of just 0.36 from ten shots with only three on target. Bruno Guimaraes conceded the penalty after bringing down Roberto Fernandez, and Alisson Becker produced several key saves to prevent a larger deficit. Colombia beat Venezuela 6-3 with Luis Suarez scoring four goals.
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