Paraguay emerged victorious over Argentina with a dramatic 2-1 win, displaying resilience and tactical prowess in a fiercely contested game.
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The match began with Argentina seizing an early lead as Lautaro Martinez struck in the 11th minute, assisted by Enzo Fernandez.
Paraguay, however, quickly retaliated with an equalizer by Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute, set up by Gustavo Velazquez.
Both teams continued to push, but the first half ended tied at 1-1, with Omar Alderete receiving a yellow card at the 33-minute mark, reflecting the game’s intensity. The half concluded with the referee signaling four minutes of added time.
Paraguay took charge in the second half, taking the lead in the 47th minute as Omar Alderete scored, courtesy of Diego Gomez’s assist. This goal intensified the match, with Argentina fighting to level the score but facing a steadfast Paraguayan defense.
The game saw multiple substitutions: Nahuel Molina, Enzo Fernandez, and Julian Alvarez were replaced by Gonzalo Montiel, Leandro Paredes, and Valentin Castellanos for Argentina, while Paraguay introduced Kaku and Ramon Sosa for Miguel Almiron and Julio Enciso.
The final minutes were tense, with Nicolas Otamendi and Isidro Pitta receiving yellow cards as both teams continued to contest every ball.
Despite Argentina’s late efforts, Paraguay held firm to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory, showcasing strong defensive tactics and key plays that defined their triumph over Argentina.