Defender Gutierrez called up for Bolivia World Cup qualifiers

La Paz (Bolivia) Oct 1 (IANS) Defender Luis Gutierrez has been called up to Bolivia s national squad for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay according to the Bolivian Football Federation.

Gutierrez who plays for Club Bolivar in Bolivia s top division has not represented his country since last year s Copa America reports Xinhua news agency.

Bolivia will host Brazil in La Paz next Thursday before meeting Uruguay in Montevideo five days later - their final mach in the CONMEBOL qualifying tournament.

Mauricio Soria s team are out of contention for next year s World Cup in Russia with just 13 points from 16 matches in the South American group.

Brazil leads the standings with 37 points 10 points ahead of second-placed Uruguay.

--IANS
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