Match report

Colombia 2-2 Paraguay: South America World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia
Colombia
2–2
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Mar 26, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the South America World Cup Qualifiers, Colombia held off Paraguay to secure a 2-2 draw. Leading early with goals from L. Díaz and J. Durán, Colombia's defensive lapse allowed Junior Alonso and J. Enciso to level the scores for Paraguay.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Colombia 2-2 Paraguay
  • • First Goal: L. Díaz (1') for Colombia
  • • Second Goal: J. Durán (13') for Colombia
  • • Paraguay's Response: Junior Alonso (45') and J. Enciso (62')
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Díaz (81'), R. Fernández (85'), Gustavo Velázquez (86'), J. Campaz (89'), A. Cubas (90+3)

Lineups

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Munoz (D)
  • 2 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 3 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 10 J. Rodriguez (M)
  • 7 L. Diaz (M)
  • 14 J. Duran (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 22 A. Montero
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 13 Y. Mina
  • 18 C. Borja
  • 5 K. Castano
  • 15 J. Portilla
  • 23 J. Campaz
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 9 J. Cordoba
  • 19 R. Borre
  • 8 M. Hinestroza

Paraguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Fernandez
  • 4 J. Caceres (D)
  • 5 Fabian Balbuena (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 6 J. Alonso (D)
  • 14 A. Cubas (M)
  • 8 D. Gomez (M)
  • 10 M. Almiron (M)
  • 19 J. Enciso (M)
  • 15 M. Galarza (M)
  • 18 G. Avalos (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Coronel
  • 2 G. Velazquez
  • 7 R. Sosa
  • 9 A. Sanabria
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 13 R. De Jesus
  • 17 Kaku
  • 20 M. Villasanti
  • 21 I. Pitta
  • 22 J. Espinola
  • 23 A. Sandez
  • 16 D. Bobadilla

Timeline

  1. Colombia
    1' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: J. Arias
  2. Colombia
    13' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Durán · Assist: L. Díaz
  3. Paraguay
    45' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    Junior Alonso · Assist: D. Gomez
  4. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Caceres · On: Gustavo Velázquez
  5. Paraguay
    49' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Galarza

    Foul

  6. Colombia
    62' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arias · On: Y. Mina
  7. Paraguay
    62' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Avalos · On: A. Sanabria
  8. Paraguay
    62' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Enciso · Assist: M. Almirón
  9. Paraguay
    65' Paraguay Var · Goal confirmed
    J. Enciso
  10. Paraguay
    73' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Enciso · On: R. Sosa
  11. Paraguay
    74' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Galarza · On: M. Villasanti
  12. Colombia
    81' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Díaz

    Foul

  13. Paraguay
    85' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fernández

    Argument

  14. Paraguay
    86' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Velázquez

    Foul

  15. Colombia
    89' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Campaz

    Argument

  16. Paraguay
    90'+3 Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cubas

    Foul

  17. Paraguay
    90'+4 Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gomez · On: Á. Romero

Match Stats

Stat Colombia Paraguay
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 73%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 21
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 337 209
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 260 152
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 1 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paraguay's late fightback: Junior Alonso scored in the 45th minute to bring Paraguay back into the game just before halftime.
  • ▸ Equalizer sealed the draw: J. Enciso’s goal in the 62nd minute, confirmed by VAR, locked the game at 2-2, ensuring a share of points for both teams.