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World Cup qualifier: Colombia end Brazil's winning run in engrossing 0-0 draw

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October 10, 2021 Brazil's Neymar in action REUTERS

Colombia held Brazil to a 0-0 draw in an engrossing game at home on Sunday, ending Brazil’s nine-match winning run in the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup Finals.

Brazil had never lost to Colombia in 12 previous World Cup qualifiers but Colombia came into the game unbeaten in six qualifiers under coach Reinaldo Rueda, their longest such run since 2008.

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