Brazil getting back to old form

Brazil powered to the top of the standings in South America's 2018 World Cup qualifying race on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over Venezuela, while Argentina lost 1-0 at home to Paraguay.

Goals from Manchester City teenager Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea's Willian secured Brazil's triumph in a match interrupted by a lengthy floodlight failure that plunged Merida's Estadio Metropolitano into darkness.

The victory was Brazil's fourth straight in the qualifying campaign and left the five-time world champion on top of the standings with 21 points after 10 games.