Chile regaining identity in final World Cup push: Bravo

Santiago (Chile) Oct 8 (IANS) Chile are close to recapturing their best form as they seek to secure a place in next year s football World Cup by beating Brazil on Tuesday according to goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

The reigning Copa America champions defeated Ecuador 2-1 at home last Thursday -- just their second win in five qualifiers - to rise to third in the CONMEBOL group standings reports Xinhua news agency.

The Roja will be guaranteed of a berth in the quadrennial tournament in Russia if they beat group leaders Brazil at Sao Paulo s Allianz Parque.

"We went some way toward regaining our identity in the last match and that has given us encouragement " Manchester City s Bravo told a news conference on Saturday.

"Brazil are a strong side but we have players who are capable of hurting them."

The top four CONMEBOL teams will automatically qualify for next year s World Cup while the fifth-ranked side will earn a playoff spot.

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