Match report

Brazil Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in Copa America Clash

Paraguay
Paraguay
1–4
FT
Brazil
Brazil
Jun 29, 2024

Brazil asserted dominance over Paraguay, securing a 4-1 victory in their Copa America match. Vinicius Junior was a standout performer, netting two goals, while Savinho and Lucas Paquetá also found the back of the net. Despite a late consolation goal from O. Alderete, Paraguay could not recover from an early deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil won 4-1 against Paraguay in the Copa America.
  • • Vinicius Junior scored two goals (35', 45'+3') for Brazil.
  • • Savinho (43') and Lucas Paquetá (65', penalty) also scored for Brazil.
  • • O. Alderete (48') scored the only goal for Paraguay.
  • • A. Cubas was sent off for Paraguay in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Paraguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Morínigo (G)
  • 25 G. Velázquez (D)
  • 5 F. Balbuena (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 4 M. Espinoza (D)
  • 14 A. Cubas (M)
  • 23 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 8 D. Bobadilla (M)
  • 19 J. Enciso (M)
  • 10 M. Almirón (M)
  • 18 A. Arce (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Giménez
  • 17 K. Romero
  • 9 A. Bareiro
  • 24 R. Sosa
  • 26 H. Caballero
  • 20 R. Sánchez
  • 2 I. Ramírez
  • 11 Á. Romero
  • 12 A. Aguilar
  • 1 C. Coronel
  • 15 G. Gómez
  • 21 F. Peralta
  • 6 J. Alonso
  • 16 M. Rojas
  • 7 D. González

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson Becker (G)
  • 2 Danilo (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 6 Wendell (D)
  • 5 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 15 João Gomes (M)
  • 20 Savinho (M)
  • 8 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 7 Vinícius Júnior (M)
  • 10 Rodrygo (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Raphinha
  • 18 Douglas Luiz
  • 9 Endrick
  • 19 Andreas Pereira
  • 14 Gabriel Magalhães
  • 13 Yan Couto
  • 16 Guilherme Arana
  • 24 Éderson
  • 17 Beraldo
  • 23 Rafael
  • 26 Pepê
  • 21 Evanilson
  • 22 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 12 Bento
  • 25 Bremer

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    35' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: Lucas Paquetá
  2. Brazil
    43' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Savinho
  3. Brazil
    45'+3 Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Wendell

    Argument

  4. Brazil
    45'+5 Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior
  5. Paraguay
    48' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Alderete
  6. Brazil
    65' Brazil Goal · Penalty
    Lucas Paquetá
  7. Brazil
    70' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Paquetá

    Foul

  8. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Savinho · On: Raphinha
  9. Brazil
    72' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: Douglas Luiz
  10. Paraguay
    73' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Espinoza · On: N. Giménez
  11. Paraguay
    73' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Enciso · On: A. Romero
  12. Paraguay
    73' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Arce · On: A. Bareiro
  13. Paraguay
    78' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Almirón · On: R. Sosa
  14. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrygo · On: Endrick
  15. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Andreas Pereira
  16. Paraguay
    81' Paraguay Card · Red Card
    A. Cubas

    Violent conduct

  17. Brazil
    83' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Junior

    Argument

  18. Paraguay
    84' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Bobadilla · On: H. Caballero
  19. Brazil
    86' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Éder Militão · On: Gabriel Magalhães
  20. Paraguay
    90'+3 Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    H. Caballero

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Paraguay Brazil
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 391 476
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 0.87 3.74
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 331 407
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 10 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brazil took an early lead through Vinicius Junior's goal in the 35th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The red card given to A. Cubas of Paraguay in the 81st minute significantly shifted the momentum, allowing Brazil to control the game more effectively.