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A 3-1 home defeat by arch-rivals Brazil has complicated Argentina's hopes of reaching the World Cup finals, coach Diego Maradona said yesterday.

His Brazil counterpart Dunga, meanwhile, celebrated a victory that secured the leaders of the South American group their place in next year's finals in South Africa.

"We have to go to Paraguay to see if we can win the three points," Maradona said, looking ahead to Wednesday's next qualifier in Asuncion.

"It's going to be tough, complicated and all the more so after today's defeat.

"To lose to Brazil is always bad and we had hopes of winning this match to get near the World Cup."

Maradona, who has now presided over three defeats and two wins in five qualifiers, refused to blame his players.

"I'm not complaining about my players ... We mustn't jump on (Lionel) Messi because he doesn't play alone," he said.

Messi was seen as holding the key to victory over Brazil but he was well handled by the Brazil defense.

Questions:

1. What is the name of Argentina’s head soccer coach?

2. Where will the next qualifier be held?

3. Who was seen as holding the key to victory for Argentina?

Answers:

1. Diego Maradona

2. Paraguay

3. Lionel Messi

（英語點津 許雅寧編輯）

About the broadcaster:

Chantal Anderson is a multimedia journalist at the China Daily Web site. Originally from Seattle, Washington she has found her way around the world doing photo essays in Greece, Mexico and Thailand. She is currently completing a double degree in Journalism and International Studies from the University of Washington.