Both Brazil and Argentina need to get back to winning ways in the South American qualifiers for the World Cup 2010.

Argentina snatched an injury time equaliser as Ecuador looked to pull of a shock victory in Buenos Aires.

Paraguay went three points clear at the top of the table with a convincing win against struggling Brazil.

Venezuela kept within touching distance of the leading pack with a 1-1 draw in Uruguay, a result which puts them fifth in thye table.

Colombia edged into third place in the South American qualifying zone after a draw in Peru.

Second placed Argentina will be confident of beating an Ecuador team which has lost three out of four matches so far.

South American group leaders Paraguay take on a Brazil side who need to get back to winning ways.

Australia maintained their position at the top of their qualifying group after a hard fought victory against Iraq.

Australia must beat bottom of the group Iraq to maintain their position at the top of Group One in the Asian qualifying zone.