Soccer: Gerson's spectacular goal earns Brazil a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in the World Cup qualifier.

 Brazil a 1-1 draw against Uruguay

SALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Glass on Tuesday after Gerson's brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde's opener for the visitors.

ive-times World Container victors Brazil are fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 focuses, one point behind Colombia and Ecuador, after picking up their moment straight draw.

Uruguay are moment on 20 focuses, five behind pioneers Argentina.

The beat six will naturally qualify for the World Container in the Joined together States, Mexico and Canada.

After a tight to begin with half, Genuine Madrid midfielder Valverde opened the scoring in the 55th diminutive when he twisted a fine long-range moo shot into the distant corner.

Gerson brought the has level seven minutes afterward, the Flamengo midfielder scoring his to begin with universal objective with a awesome volley after a destitute clearance by the Uruguayan defence.

(Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Altering by Dwindle Rutherford)