Ecuador continued their reasonable early progress in 2002 World Cup qualifying by beating Peru 2-1 in Quito. . . . more . . .
New AS Roma hero Gabriel Batistuta hit two goals for Argentina in a 3-1 win against Colombia that gives them control of the CONMEBOL section of 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
A violent match in Santiago saw three players sent off as Chile beat Paraguay 3-1 to score their first win of the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Brazil could slip five points behind Argentina in 2002 World Cup qualifying after an 85th minute penalty from Rivaldo was needed to save a 1-1 draw against Uruguay at the Maracana in Rio. . . . more . . .
Bolivia collapsed in Maracaibo to lose 4-2 to Venezuela in a CONMEBOL 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Japan drew 1-1 with Slovakia on Saturday as the Kirin Cup got under wway. . . . more . . .
Japan ended their involvement in the King Hassan II Cup in Morocco with an easy 4-0 win over a poor Jamaica team. . . . more . . .
Argentina edged a 1-0 win in this 2002 World Cup qualifying match against 10 man Bolivia. . . . more . . .
Paraguay saw striker Hugo Brizuela hot two goals in Asuncion to confirm a 3-1 victory against Ecuador in this 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
A match of mixed fortunes for Brazil in Lima saw them narrowly beat Peru in this 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Uruguay stand on six points after three matches in the CONMEBOL qualifying zone for the 2002 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Colombia found it easy to beat Venezuela in Bogota and registered their first win of the 20002 World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .