Match report

Chile and Paraguay Stalemate in South America World Cup Qualification

Chile
Chile
0–0
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Nov 17, 2023

In a highly competitive World Cup Qualification South America match, Chile and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw. Despite their best efforts, neither side could break through the defensive lines. Chile's defense, bolstered by key substitutions, held strong despite Paraguay playing a man down after Rojas' red card.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Chile 0 - 0 Paraguay
  • R. Rojas (Paraguay) was sent off in the 44th minute
  • V. Mendez (Chile) was red-carded in the 88th minute
  • G. Maripan (Chile) and D. Gomez (Paraguay) both received yellow cards in the first half
  • A total of 11 substitutions were made between both teams

Lineups

Chile

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. Cortes (G)
  • 5 P. Diaz (D)
  • 17 G. Medel (D)
  • 3 G. Maripan (D)
  • 4 G. Suazo (D)
  • 13 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 18 R. Echeverria (M)
  • 19 V. Davila (M)
  • 10 A. Sanchez (M)
  • 22 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 21 D. Pizarro (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. De Paul
  • 2 M. Zaldivia
  • 6 T. Galdames
  • 7 M. G. Guerrero Pena
  • 8 V. Pizarro
  • 9 A. Aravena
  • 11 D. Osorio
  • 12 G. Arias
  • 14 V. Mendez
  • 15 A. Canales
  • 16 F. Loyola
  • 20 C. Perez

Paraguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Carlos Coronel (G)
  • 2 R. Rojas (D)
  • 15 G. Gomez (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 4 M. Espinoza (D)
  • 23 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 14 A. Cubas (M)
  • 9 A. Sanabria (M)
  • 16 M. Rojas (M)
  • 18 D. Gomez (M)
  • 11 G. Avalos (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Fabian Balbuena
  • 6 J. Alonso
  • 7 O. Cardozo
  • 8 A. Campuzano
  • 10 Kaku
  • 12 S. Rojas
  • 13 J. Caceres
  • 17 M. Galarza
  • 19 R. Sosa
  • 20 R. Sanchez
  • 21 H. Caballero
  • 22 J. Espinola

Timeline

  1. Chile
    22' Chile Card · Yellow Card
    G. Maripan

    Foul

  2. Paraguay
    38' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gomez

    Foul

  3. Paraguay
    43' Paraguay Var · Card upgrade
    R. Rojas
  4. Paraguay
    44' Paraguay Card · Red Card
    R. Rojas

    Foul

  5. Paraguay
    45'+1 Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sanabria · On: J. Caceres
  6. Chile
    61' Chile subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: A. Aravena
  7. Chile
    61' Chile subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Echeverría · On: V. Mendez
  8. Paraguay
    62' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gomez · On: R. Sosa
  9. Paraguay
    63' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Villasanti · On: H. Caballero
  10. Paraguay
    71' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    H. Caballero

    Foul

  11. Paraguay
    78' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rojas

    Argument

  12. Chile
    78' Chile subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Victor Dávila · On: M. G. Guerrero Pena
  13. Chile
    78' Chile subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paulo Díaz · On: F. Loyola
  14. Paraguay
    85' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Avalos · On: A. Campuzano
  15. Paraguay
    85' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rojas · On: M. Galarza
  16. Chile
    88' Chile Card · Red Card
    V. Mendez

    Foul

  17. Chile
    88' Chile Var · Card upgrade
    V. Mendez

Match Stats

Stat Chile Paraguay
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 88% 66%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 612 250
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 541 164
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • The match's momentum shifted significantly when R. Rojas was shown a red card in the 44th minute, leaving Paraguay to play with ten men
  • Chile's numerical advantage was neutralized in the 88th minute when V. Mendez was also sent off, resulting in both teams playing with ten players