Match report

Paraguay Defeats Uruguay 2-0 in South American World Cup Qualification

Paraguay
Paraguay
2–0
FT
Uruguay
Uruguay
Jun 5, 2025

Paraguay secured a dominant victory over Uruguay with a 2-0 win in their South American World Cup Qualification match. Goals from M. Galarza and J. Enciso ensured Paraguay's success, while Uruguay struggled to find the back of the net despite multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Paraguay 2-0 Uruguay
  • • Goals: M. Galarza (13'), J. Enciso (81' pen.)
  • • Yellow cards: M. Galarza (39'), J. Caceres (68')
  • • Substitutions: Paraguay: M. Villasanti for M. Galarza (69'), G. Avalos for A. Sanabria (70'), R. Sosa for D. Gomez (76'), Á. Romero for M. Almirón (89'), A. Romero for J. Enciso (89')
  • • Substitutions: Uruguay: Joaquín Piquerez for M. Olivera (46'), R. Zalazar for Guillermo Varela (61'), B. Rodríguez for F. Pellistri (77'), A. Alvarez for G. de Arrascaeta (85')

Lineups

Paraguay

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Fernandez
  • 4 J. Caceres
  • 15 G. Gomez
  • 3 O. Alderete
  • 6 J. Alonso
  • 8 D. Gomez
  • 14 A. Cubas
  • 23 M. Galarza
  • 19 J. Enciso
  • 10 M. Almiron
  • 9 A. Sanabria

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Coronel
  • 2 G. Velazquez
  • 5 Fabian Balbuena
  • 7 R. Sosa
  • 11 Angel Romero
  • 13 A. Sandez
  • 16 D. Bobadilla
  • 17 Kaku
  • 18 G. Avalos
  • 20 M. Villasanti
  • 21 I. Pitta
  • 22 O. Gill

Uruguay

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Mele
  • 13 G. Varela
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez
  • 16 M. Olivera
  • 8 N. Nandez
  • 5 M. Ugarte
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta
  • 11 F. Pellistri
  • 7 R. Aguirre
  • 20 M. Araujo

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Fiermarin
  • 3 S. Bueno
  • 6 N. Fonseca
  • 9 A. Alvarez
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 14 E. Martinez
  • 15 J. Rodriguez
  • 17 C. Olivera
  • 18 B. Rodriguez
  • 19 N. Marichal
  • 21 R. Zalazar
  • 22 J. Piquerez

Timeline

  1. Paraguay
    13' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Galarza
  2. Paraguay
    39' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Galarza

    Foul

  3. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Olivera · On: Joaquín Piquerez
  4. Uruguay
    61' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Guillermo Varela · On: R. Zalazar
  5. Paraguay
    68' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    J. Caceres

    Tripping

  6. Paraguay
    69' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Galarza · On: M. Villasanti
  7. Paraguay
    70' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sanabria · On: G. Avalos
  8. Paraguay
    76' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gomez · On: R. Sosa
  9. Uruguay
    77' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: B. Rodríguez
  10. Paraguay
    81' Paraguay Goal · Penalty
    J. Enciso
  11. Uruguay
    85' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: A. Alvarez
  12. Paraguay
    89' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Almirón · On: Á. Romero
  13. Paraguay
    89' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Enciso · On: A. Romero

Match Stats

Stat Paraguay Uruguay
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 52% 82%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 167 414
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 87 338
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Galarza's early goal in the 13th minute set the tone for Paraguay, giving them a crucial lead early in the match.
  • ▸ Paraguay's second goal, a penalty by J. Enciso in the 81st minute, effectively sealed the victory, leaving Uruguay struggling to respond.