Inglés:
Bolivia suffered a dramatic comeback from Paraguay in a vibrant match played at the Estadio Municipal El Alto, El Alto, on November 19th, 2024, corresponding to the group stage of the 2026 South American World Cup Qualifiers. The match, refereed by Andrés Matonte (Uruguay), was characterized by Bolivia’s greater possession (67%), but Paraguay’s effectiveness proved decisive.
Bolivia took the lead with a goal from E. Vaca Moreno in the 15th minute, assisted by R. Vaca. However, Paraguay reacted in the second half. In the 71st minute, M. Almirón equalized the match thanks to an assist from J. Enciso. Miguelito put Bolivia back in the lead with a penalty goal in the 80th minute. The expulsion of D. Gómez in the 83rd minute seemed to seal the match in Bolivia’s favor, but in the final minutes, J. Enciso scored in the 90th minute and sealed the 2-3 victory for Paraguay. Despite the superiority in possession and shots on target (4 for Bolivia, 1 for Paraguay), Paraguay’s effectiveness in the chances created gave them the victory. The final numbers show 7 shots for each team, 2 corners for Bolivia and 1 for Paraguay. Bolivia committed 6 fouls and Paraguay 7.
Substitutions bolivia: at minute 46 E. Morales came in and E. Vaca Moreno went out., at minute 70 G. Villamil came in and R. Fernandez went out., at minute 70 E. Monteiro came in and C. Algaranaz went out., at minute 70 L. L. Chavez Cruz came in and Robson Matheus went out.
Substitutions paraguay: at minute 46 J. Enciso came in and A. Sandez went out., at minute 65 Kaku came in and D. Gomez went out., at minute 65 A. Sanabria came in and A. Arce went out., at minute 86 R. Sosa came in and M. Almiron went out., at minute 90 A. Oviedo came in and M. Villasanti went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolivia
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Paraguay
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