Big two closing in on World Cup places

BOLIVIA and Venezuela will open a new round of the South American World Cup qualifiers tonight, while Argentina and Brazil will both be in action tomorrow looking to go a step closer to booking their place at Germany 2006.

Bolivia’s 2-1 defeat at home to Argentina left them bottom of the table with only 10 points, and they desperately need all three points in La Paz if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Venezuela could only record a goalless draw at Colombia at the weekend and are on 14 points.