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Argentina Edges Past Paraguay in Thrilling Encounter
Argentina secured a hard-fought 2-3 victory against Paraguay in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción. The match, played on November 14th, 2024, was a closely contested affair.
Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the early lead in the 11th minute, assisted by Enzo Fernandez. Paraguay responded swiftly, equalizing through Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute, with Gustavo Velazquez providing the assist. Paraguay took the lead in the 47th minute through a goal by Omar Alderete. Argentina dominated possession (77%), generating more shots (9 to Paraguay’s 8), but Paraguay proved efficient in their opportunities. The match saw Argentina finish with one yellow card, while Paraguay received three. Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco officiated the game. Despite Argentina’s dominance in possession and shots, the final score reflects the competitiveness of the match and Paraguay’s clinical finishing.
Substitutions argentina: at minute 46 L. Balerdi came in and C. Romero went out., at minute 64 A. Garnacho came in and A. Mac Allister went out., at minute 77 L. Paredes came in and E. Fernandez went out., at minute 78 G. Montiel came in and N. Molina went out., at minute 86 T. Castellanos came in and J. Alvarez went out.
Substitutions paraguay: at minute 72 I. Pitta came in and A. Sanabria went out., at minute 72 Angel Romero came in and D. Gomez went out., at minute 82 M. Villasanti came in and D. Bobadilla went out., at minute 82 R. Sosa came in and J. Enciso went out., at minute 90 Kaku came in and M. Almiron went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Paraguay
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Argentina
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