Chile qualifies for World Cup with 4-2 win over Colombia

Medellin, Colombia  - Chile secured a place Saturday in the 2010 World Cup with a 4-2 away win in Medellin, Colombia.

Colombia pulled ahead in the 13th minute with an own goal from Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal. Waldo Ponce equalized in the 35th minute, and striker Humberto Suazo put Chile 2-1 up just one minute later.

Giovanni Moreno made things 2-2 in the 63rd minute, but Colombia's hope of making it to South Africa was short-lived. Jorge Valdivia again put Chile ahead in the 71st minute, while Fabian Orellana set the definitive 4-2 in the 78th minute.

With 30 points from 17 rounds of qualifiers with only one round left, Chile are set to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Brazil and Paraguay have already qualified for South America, with one World Cup berth and a play-off spot still in play in the region. (dpa)