Argentina held by Colombia, Chile win


Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina tries to dribbles the ball under pressure from Aldo Ramirez of Colombia during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Buenos Aires, June 7, 2013. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Colombia climbed into second place in South America's World Cup qualifying group after holding leaders Argentina 0-0 on Friday, while Chile did their chances of reaching the finals no harm with a win in Paraguay.

Colombia's goal difference puts them above Ecuador, who lost 1-0 to Peru in Lima, while Chile hold fourth spot after beating Paraguay 2-1.

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