Asuncion, IP Agency.-The national team defeated Brazil 1-0, playing in a packed stadium at the Defensores del Chaco, on the eighth date of the South American qualifier for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Diego Gómez scored the only goal, after 19 minutes of play.
With this victory, the Albirroja has 9 points in the standings, while the green and yellow team remains on 10 points.
For Matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Paraguay will visit Ecuador and host Venezuela, both matches in October.
Summary of the meeting:
Paraguay 1–0 Brazil
Stadium: Ueno Defenders del Chaco (Asuncion, Paraguay). Referee: Andres Matonte (Uruguay). Assistants: Nicolas Taran (Uruguay) and Andres Nievas (Uruguay). Fourth official: Alberto Feres (Uruguay). VAR: Leodan Gonzalez (Uruguay). AVAR: Richard Trinidad (Uruguay). Goal: 19′ Diego Gomez (P). Bookeds: 45′ Damian Bobadilla, 45′ + 1′ Diego Gomez, 69′ Junior Alonso and 85′ Miguel Almiron (P); 45′ + 5′ Lucas Tolentino and 90′ + 2′ Vinicius Junior (B).
Lineups:
Paraguay (1): Roberto Fernandez; Juan Caceres, Fabian Balbuena, Omar Alderete (38′ Victor Velazquez) and Junior Alonso; Damian Bobadilla; Mathias Villasanti, Diego Gomez (66′ Ramon Sosa), Miguel Almiron (86′ Hugo Cuenca) and Julio Enciso (85′ Blas Riveros); Coach: Gustavo Alfaro.
Brazil (0): Alisson Becker; Danilo Da Silva, Marcos Aoas, Gabriel Magalhaes, Guilherme Arana (86′ Estevão Almeida); André Da Costa, Bruno Guimaraes (46′ Luiz Rosa) and Lucas Tolentino (78′ Gerson Da Silva); Rodrygo Silva (78′ Lucas Rodrigues), Vinicius Junior and Endrick Moreira (46′ João Junqueira). DT: Dorival Junior.
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2024-09-11 19:21:35
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Paraguay’s Historic Victory over Brazil in World Cup Qualifier
In a thrilling match, Paraguay’s national team, also known as the Albirroja, defeated Brazil 1-0 in the eighth date of the South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada [[3]]. This historic victory marked a significant milestone for Paraguay’s football team, as they earned 9 points in the standings, while Brazil remained on 10 points.
The Match
The match took place at the packed Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, with referee Andres Matonte from Uruguay officiating the game. Diego Gomez scored the only goal of the match in the 19th minute, securing Paraguay’s win. The match saw several yellow cards handed out to players from both teams, including Damian Bobadilla, Diego Gomez, Junior Alonso, and Miguel Almiron from Paraguay, and Lucas Tolentino and Vinicius Junior from Brazil.
Lineups
The starting lineup for Paraguay included Roberto Fernandez; Juan Caceres, Fabian Balbuena, Omar Alderete, and Victor Villasanti, among others. Brazil’s lineup featured Vinicius Junior, who scored twice in a previous Copa America match against Paraguay [[1]].
Upcoming Matches
For Matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Paraguay is set to visit Ecuador and host Venezuela in October. These matches will be crucial for Paraguay’s chances of advancing to the World Cup.
Reactions
This historic victory has sparked excitement and pride among Paraguay’s football fans. The team’s coach and players have expressed their joy and satisfaction with the win, which marks a significant turnaround for the team after a previous 4-1 loss to Brazil in the Copa America [[1]].
Watch Highlights
For those who missed the match, highlights are available online, including a recap of the match on YouTube [[2]]. Additionally, sports websites have published detailed reports of the match, including goal updates and lineup information [[3]].
Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Brazil is a significant achievement for the team, and a testament to their hard work and determination. With upcoming matches against Ecuador and Venezuela, Paraguay has the opportunity to build on this momentum and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay’s Historic Victory over Brazil in World Cup Qualifier
In a thrilling match, Paraguay’s national team, also known as the Albirroja, defeated Brazil 1-0 in the eighth date of the South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada [[3]]. This historic victory marked a significant milestone for Paraguay’s football team, as they earned 9 points in the standings, while Brazil remained on 10 points.
The Match
The match took place at the packed Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, with referee Andres Matonte from Uruguay officiating the game. Diego Gomez scored the only goal of the match in the 19th minute, securing Paraguay’s win. The