Paraguay defeated Argentina 2-1 on November 15, 2024, in a thrilling World Cup qualifier. Here's the detailed breakdown:
Minute-by-Minute Highlights:
11': Antonio Sanabria opens the scoring for Paraguay with a clinical strike.
19': Lautaro Martínez equalizes for Argentina with a composed finish.
64': Omar Alderete scores the winning goal for Paraguay with a header from a cross.
Yellow Cards:
Paraguay: Miguel Almiron (36')
Argentina: Alexis MacAllister (42'), Rodrigo De Paul (55')
Lineups:
Paraguay:
GK: Gatito Fernandez
DF: Junior Alonso, Omar Alderete, Gustavo Gomez, Gustavo Velazquez
MF: Miguel Almiron, Damian Bobadilla, Andres Cubas, Diego Gomez
FW: Antonio Sanabria, Julio Enciso
Argentina:
GK: Emiliano Martinez
DF: Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Nahuel Molina
MF: Alexis MacAllister, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez
FW: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julian Alvarez
Match Summary:
The match started with Paraguay's Sanabria scoring early, but Argentina responded through Martínez's quick equalizer. In the second half, Alderete's header gave Paraguay the lead once more. Despite late pressure from Argentina, Paraguay defended resolutely, with goalkeeper Gatito Fernandez playing a key role in their victory.
Paraguay's historic win over Argentina brings them closer to World Cup qualification.