Soccer-Bolivia stripped of World Cup qualifying points by FIFA
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bolivia have been stripped of the four World Cup qualifying points they gained from a 2-0 victory over Peru and a goalless draw with Chile as punishment for fielding an ineligible player, FIFA said on Tuesday. FIFA awarded Peru and Chile 3-0 victories in the matches last month after Nelson Cabrera played for Bolivia despite being ineligible having previously represented Paraguay. Bolivia, who were also fined 12,000 Swiss francs ($12,000), remain second-last in the 10-team South American qualifying standings. The top four qualify automatically for the 2018 tournament in Russia and the fifth-placed team go into a playoff. ($1 = 0.9788 Swiss francs) (Editing by Ed Osmond)
