Match report
Paraguay Stuns Argentina 2-1 in World Cup Qualification South America
Paraguay
2–1
FT
Argentina
Nov 14, 2024
In a stunning upset, Paraguay edged out Argentina 2-1 in a fiercely contested World Cup Qualification South America match on 2024-11-14. Lionel Messi's Argentina took the early lead through a Luis Martinez goal, but Paraguay fought back with goals from Alderete and Sanabria to secure a vital win.
Key Facts
- • Luis Martinez (Argentina) opened the scoring in the 11th minute
- • Alderete (Paraguay) equalized in the 47th minute
- • Sanabria (Paraguay) scored the winner in the 19th minute
- • Argentina made five substitutions, including Nicolás Otamendi and Leandro Paredes
- • Paraguay made five substitutions, including Alderete and Sanabria
Lineups
Paraguay
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 R. Fernandez
- 2 G. Velazquez (D)
- 15 G. Gomez (D)
- 3 O. Alderete (D)
- 6 J. Alonso (D)
- 8 D. Gomez (M)
- 14 A. Cubas (M)
- 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
- 10 M. Almiron (M)
- 19 J. Enciso (F)
- 9 A. Sanabria (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Carlos Coronel
- 22 J. Espinola
- 4 C. Olmedo
- 5 Fabian Balbuena
- 7 R. Sosa
- 11 Angel Romero
- 13 M. Galarza
- 17 Kaku
- 18 A. Arce
- 20 M. Villasanti
- 21 I. Pitta
- 23 S. Arzamendia
Argentina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 19 N. Otamendi (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 7 R. de Paul (M)
- 8 E. Fernandez (M)
- 10 L. Messi (M)
- 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
- 9 J. Alvarez (M)
- 22 L. Martinez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 G. Rulli
- 1 W. Benitez
- 2 F. Medina
- 4 G. Montiel
- 5 L. Paredes
- 6 L. Balerdi
- 11 G. Lo Celso
- 14 E. Palacios
- 15 T. Almada
- 17 A. Garnacho
- 18 N. Paz
- 21 T. Castellanos
Timeline
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11' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Martinez · Assist: E. Fernandez
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13' Argentina Var · Goal confirmedL. Martinez
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19' Paraguay Goal · Normal GoalA. Sanabria · Assist: Gustavo Velázquez
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33' Paraguay Card · Yellow CardO. Alderete
Foul
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46' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Romero · On: Leonardo Balerdi
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47' Paraguay Goal · Normal GoalO. Alderete · Assist: D. Gomez
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49' Paraguay Card · Yellow CardA. Cubas
Foul
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64' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Mac Allister · On: A. Garnacho
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72' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gomez · On: Á. Romero
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72' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sanabria · On: I. Pitta
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77' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fernandez · On: Leandro Paredes
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78' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Molina · On: Gonzalo Montiel
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81' Argentina Card · Yellow CardNicolás Otamendi
Argument
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82' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Enciso · On: R. Sosa
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82' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Bobadilla · On: M. Villasanti
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84' Paraguay Card · Yellow CardI. Pitta
Foul
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86' Argentina subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Álvarez · On: Valentín Castellanos
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90' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Almirón · On: A. Romero
Match Stats
| Stat | Paraguay | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 184 | 650 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 23% | 77% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 121 | 569 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Luis Martinez's early goal for Argentina set the pace, but Paraguay quickly recovered and equalized through Alderete's goal, shifting the momentum in their favor
- ▸ The second goal by Sanabria was a turning point, providing Paraguay with the lead and confidence to hold off Argentina's late onslaught