Brazil 0 - Colombia 0; Madagascar win

Madagascar opened the two-game slate for World Cup qualifying today with a high-scoring win over neighboring Comoros. Down a goal within the first ten minutes, Madagascar fought to a 2-1 lead at the half. They went on to win the second half as well, using their 4-1 second half advantage to push the final score to 6-2. The teams travel to Comoros for the second leg on November 17th.

In the more anticipated match on Sunday, Brazil paid Colombia a visit. Colombia was looking to avenge a poor showing in la Copa América with a loud result against the Brazilians. They did not get the full three points, but the Colombians did manage to pull out 1 crucial point with a hard-fought scoreless draw. Renteria put two nice headers on goal for Colombia but had both shots turned away Julio Cesar. In fact, Colombia outshot Brazil eleven to five, although their shots on goal advantage was only six to five. Six yellow cards were handed out in total, with four of them going to Brazil. Both teams play next on October 17th.

Goal scorers:
Madagascar: Andriatsima 30, 40, 49 PK, 57; Rakotomandimby 65; Tsaralaza 79

Comoros: Midtadi 6; Bakar 53 PK