Match report

Bolivia 2–2 Paraguay: Red Card and Late Equalizer in WC Qualification

Bolivia
Bolivia
2–2
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Nov 19, 2024

In a highly contentious South American World Cup Qualification match, Bolivia held off Paraguay to secure a 2–2 draw despite facing a man down after a red card was issued to Paraguay's D. Gomez in the early stages. Bolivia's E. Vaca Moreno and Miguelito scored, while Paraguay's M. Almirón and J. Enciso found the back of the net. This result keeps both teams in the mix for a World Cup spot.

Key Facts

  • • Red card issued to D. Gomez of Paraguay in the 1st minute for violent conduct.
  • • E. Vaca Moreno scored the opening goal for Bolivia in the 15th minute, assisted by R. Vaca.
  • • Miguelito converted a penalty for Bolivia in the 80th minute.
  • • M. Almirón and J. Enciso scored for Paraguay in the 71st and 90th minutes, respectively.

Lineups

Bolivia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 5 M. Suarez (D)
  • 20 E. Vaca Moreno (D)
  • 14 Robson Matheus (M)
  • 6 H. Cuellar (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 7 Miguelito (F)
  • 11 C. Algaranaz (F)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. W. Torrez Suarez
  • 12 L. Banegas
  • 2 L. Barboza
  • 8 C. Sejas
  • 9 E. Monteiro
  • 13 Y. Rocha
  • 15 G. Villamil
  • 16 A. Terrazas
  • 18 L. L. Chavez Cruz
  • 19 E. Morales
  • 21 L. Paz
  • 22 G. Sotomayor

Paraguay

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Fernandez
  • 4 J. Caceres (D)
  • 5 Fabian Balbuena (D)
  • 15 G. Gomez (D)
  • 6 J. Alonso (D)
  • 13 A. Sandez (D)
  • 14 M. Galarza (M)
  • 20 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 8 D. Gomez (M)
  • 10 M. Almiron (M)
  • 18 A. Arce (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Coronel
  • 22 J. Espinola
  • 2 G. Velazquez
  • 3 S. Salcedo
  • 7 R. Sosa
  • 9 A. Sanabria
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 16 D. Bobadilla
  • 17 Kaku
  • 19 J. Enciso
  • 21 A. Oviedo
  • 23 S. Arzamendia

Timeline

  1. Paraguay
    ?' Paraguay Card · Red Card
    D. Gomez

    Violent conduct

  2. Bolivia
    15' Bolivia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Vaca Moreno · Assist: R. Vaca
  3. Bolivia
    17' Bolivia Var · Goal confirmed
    E. Vaca Moreno
  4. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Agustín Sández · On: J. Enciso
  5. Paraguay
    65' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Arce · On: A. Sanabria
  6. Paraguay
    65' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gomez · On: A. Romero
  7. Bolivia
    70' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Algarañaz · On: E. Monteiro
  8. Bolivia
    70' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Fernández · On: Gabriel Villamil
  9. Bolivia
    70' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Robson Matheus · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz
  10. Paraguay
    71' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Almirón · Assist: J. Enciso
  11. Bolivia
    80' Bolivia Goal · Penalty
    Miguelito
  12. Paraguay
    86' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Almirón · On: R. Sosa
  13. Paraguay
    87' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Villasanti · On: A. Oviedo
  14. Paraguay
    90' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Enciso · Assist: M. Galarza

Match Stats

Stat Bolivia Paraguay
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 494 269
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 445 219
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card to Paraguay's D. Gomez shifted the momentum heavily in Bolivia's favor, leading to their initial goal.
  • ▸ Paraguay's late equalizer by J. Enciso in the 90th minute, just as the match seemed to be slipping away, ensured a dramatic conclusion to the game.