RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19: Arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday but moved closer to leaders Paraguay who lost 4-2 in Bolivia.

Ecuador and Colombia also played out a goalless draw in Quito, leaving the Colombians as the only unbeaten team after six matches in the 10-team group.

Brazil coach Dunga, whose side lost 2-0 in Paraguay on Sunday, was jeered and insulted by a 52,000 crowd at Belo Horizonte’s Mineirao stadium as Argentina dominated the second half.

Paraguay still lead the standings with 13 points but are only two clear of Argentina. Colombia are third with 10, followed by Brazil (9), Uruguay (8), Venezuela and Chile (7) and Ecuador (5).

Venezuela were to meet Chile in Puerto La Cruz on Thursday. The top four teams qualify directly for South Africa in 2010 and the fifth plays off against the fourth team from the CONCACAF region.—Reuters