Match report

Costa Rica Defeats Paraguay 2-1 in Copa America Thriller

Costa Rica
Costa Rica
2–1
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Jul 3, 2024

Costa Rica stunned Paraguay with a 2-1 victory in their Copa America match. The Ticos, led by Francisco Calvo and J. Alcacer, showcased a strong offensive performance in the first half before holding off a late Paraguayan comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Francisco Calvo scored in the 3rd minute with an assist from J. Mora
  • • J. Alcacer netted the second goal for Costa Rica in the 7th minute, assisted by J. Brenes
  • • R. Sosa reduced the deficit for Paraguay with a goal in the 55th minute, assisted by M. Villasanti
  • • Costa Rica made multiple substitutions, including A. Zamora and B. Aguilera Zamora, to maintain their lead

Lineups

Costa Rica

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Sequeira (G)
  • 3 J. Mitchell (D)
  • 4 J. Vargas (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 2 G. Taylor (M)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 13 J. Brenes (M)
  • 8 J. Mora (M)
  • 12 J. Campbell (F)
  • 17 W. Madrigal (F)
  • 20 J. Alcócer (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Á. Zamora
  • 10 B. Aguilera
  • 16 A. Bran
  • 7 A. Contreras
  • 6 J. Cascante
  • 24 A. Rojas
  • 5 F. Faerrón
  • 26 D. Sequeira
  • 22 H. Quirós
  • 19 K. Vargas
  • 18 Aarón Cruz
  • 25 Y. Molina
  • 1 K. Chamorro
  • 11 A. Lassiter

Paraguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Morínigo (G)
  • 25 G. Velázquez (D)
  • 5 F. Balbuena (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 13 N. Giménez (D)
  • 8 D. Bobadilla (M)
  • 23 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 10 M. Almirón (M)
  • 19 J. Enciso (M)
  • 24 R. Sosa (M)
  • 9 A. Bareiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Á. Romero
  • 26 H. Caballero
  • 2 I. Ramírez
  • 17 K. Romero
  • 7 D. González
  • 6 J. Alonso
  • 12 A. Aguilar
  • 1 C. Coronel
  • 15 G. Gómez
  • 20 R. Sánchez

Timeline

  1. Costa Rica
    3' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    Francisco Calvo · Assist: J. Mora
  2. Costa Rica
    7' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Alcócer · Assist: J. Brenes
  3. Costa Rica
    16' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    J. Alcócer

    Foul

  4. Paraguay
    28' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    O. Alderete

    Foul

  5. Paraguay
    34' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Almirón

    Foul

  6. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bareiro · On: Á. Romero
  7. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Almirón · On: H. Caballero
  8. Paraguay
    48' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sosa

    Foul

  9. Paraguay
    55' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sosa · Assist: M. Villasanti
  10. Costa Rica
    68' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Alcócer · On: A. Zamora
  11. Costa Rica
    68' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joel Campbell · On: B. Aguilera Zamora
  12. Paraguay
    74' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gustavo Velázquez · On: I. Ramírez
  13. Paraguay
    74' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Villasanti · On: A. Romero
  14. Costa Rica
    78' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brenes · On: A. Bran
  15. Costa Rica
    78' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Madrigal · On: A. Contreras
  16. Costa Rica
    82' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Orlando Galo

    Foul

  17. Paraguay
    83' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Bobadilla · On: D. González
  18. Costa Rica
    85' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Contreras

    Argument

  19. Costa Rica
    88' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Mora · On: J. Cascante

Match Stats

Stat Costa Rica Paraguay
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 66% 85%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 2 17
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 255 511
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 0.32 1.01
Shots off Target 0 6
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 169 435
Shots Inside Box 1 8
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Costa Rica's early two-goal lead in the first 7 minutes set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Paraguay
  • ▸ Paraguay's goal by R. Sosa in the 55th minute sparked a late rally but Costa Rica's defense held strong to secure the victory