RIO DE JANEIRO: Uruguay are again barring Australia's way to the World Cup Finals after beating Argentina 1-0 on Wednesday to clinch the playoff spot in the South American qualifying group.
Ronaldo scored his first Brazil goal for over a year to help the world champions beat Venezuela 3-0 and pip Argentina for top place in the 10-nation group, while Colombia missed out despite beating Paraguay 1-0 in Asuncion.
