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Goalless Draw in Asunción Between Paraguay and Ecuador in Hard-Fought Match.
In an intense match marked by friction, Paraguay and Ecuador failed to break the initial tie at the Estadio ueno Defensores del Chaco in Asunción. The match, valid for the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, was characterized by physical play and many interruptions.
Paraguay, with 37% possession, opted for a more direct game, generating 7 shots, of which 3 required the Ecuadorian goalkeeper to make saves. Defensive solidity was key for the home side. The Paraguayan midfield was forced to commit 15 fouls, resulting in three yellow cards.
Ecuador, dominating possession with 63%, struggled to translate their superiority into clear scoring opportunities. The visitors only managed 6 shots, with just one on target. The accumulation of fouls by Paraguay conditioned the Ecuadorians’ game. The aggressiveness in the midfield of both teams was reflected in the constant interruptions and the high number of cautions. Brazilian referee Raphael Claus had to intervene frequently to maintain order.
The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving both teams with one point on their road to World Cup qualification.
Substitutions paraguay: at minute 61 R. Martinez came in and M. Galarza went out., at minute 77 R. Sosa came in and Kaku went out., at minute 85 A. Cubas came in and D. Bobadilla went out., at minute 85 A. Sanabria came in and A. Arce went out.
Substitutions ecuador: at minute 70 K. Paez came in and G. Plata went out., at minute 70 E. Valencia came in and K. Rodriguez went out., at minute 85 P. Estupinan came in and F. Torres went out., at minute 85 N. Angulo came in and A. Minda went out., at minute 90 P. Vite came in and J. Mercado went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Paraguay
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Ecuador
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