Soccer-Brazil blitz hapless Argentina in 3-0 win (Yahoo Sports)

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By Andrew Downie SAO PAULO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Brazil dealt Argentina's hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup finals a serious blow on Thursday with a resounding 3-0 win that dropped the world's top ranked side into sixth place in the 10-team South American qualifying group. First half goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar were followed by a third from Paulinho after 58 minutes to sink the Argentines and extend their winless run to four games. The result means Brazil remain top of the group with 24 points from 11 games.

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