Tag: Paraguay
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Argentina 6-1 Paraguay: La Albiceleste victory secures place in final
Embed from Getty Images Argentina breezed past Paraguay to book their place in the final of Copa America 2015. Paraguay had the first chance of the game as a long ball to Nelson Haedo Valdez was headed down to Roque Santa Cruz, but the former Malaga man shot wide with his volley. Argentina’s opening effort…
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Brazil 1-1 Paraguay: Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties
Embed from Getty Images Paraguay shocked many as they squeezed past Brazil on penalties in the last quarter-final of Copa America 2015. Canarinho took the lead in the opening 15 minutes. A flowing Brazilian move saw Dani Alves swing a low ball into the box that was pounced on by former AC Milan forward…
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Uruguay 1-1 Paraguay: Qualification guaranteed for Los Guaraníes
Embed from Getty Images The game was a must win for Uruguay if they were to qualify in the top two positions, while a win or draw suited Paraguay’s qualification hopes. The game was sloppy in the opening stages, with two early bookings for Abel Hernández and Néstor Ortigoza. The opening twenty minutes were uneventful…
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Paraguay 1-0 Jamaica: Los Guaraníes triumph in close-cut tie
Embed from Getty Images Paraguay came in to this game after rescuing a late draw against tournament favourites Argentina and were able build on their strong start by beating Jamaica, thanks to a moment of madness from Duwayne Kerr. The game began in dull fashion, with twenty minutes passing before we saw the first save of…
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Argentina 2-2 Paraguay: Messi and co. denied by persistent Paraguay
Embed from Getty Images ‘Tata’ Martino’s side threw away a two goal lead in the most exciting game of the tournament so far, as Paraguay pulled off a sensational comeback. Argentina got off to a strong start, dominating the opening stages, which saw a high number of corners delivered by Ángel Di María. One in…
