Match report

Paraguay Defeats Peru 1-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Peru
Peru
0–1
FT
Paraguay
Paraguay
Sep 9, 2025

Paraguay secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Peru in a tense World Cup Qualification South America match, thanks to a goal from M. Galarza in the 78th minute. Peru struggled to find the back of the net despite multiple substitutions and strong efforts, leaving Paraguay with the decisive win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Peru 0-1 Paraguay
  • • Goal: M. Galarza (78')
  • • Yellow Card: Gustavo Velázquez (27')
  • • Substitutions: Peru (Yoshimar Yotún, K. G. Cabrera Nakamura, S. Peña, R. Garces, L. Advíncula)
  • • Substitutions: Paraguay (R. Martinez, Á. Romero, J. Cáceres, A. Sanabria, D. Gómez)

Lineups

Peru

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 17 L. Advincula (D)
  • 5 C. Zambrano (D)
  • 15 R. Garces (D)
  • 4 M. Lopez (D)
  • 23 J. Grimaldo (M)
  • 10 S. Pena (M)
  • 13 R. Tapia (M)
  • 19 Y. Yotun (M)
  • 7 K. G. Cabrera Nakamura (M)
  • 9 L. Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Caceda
  • 21 D. Enriquez
  • 2 L. Abram
  • 3 E. Noriega
  • 6 P. Cari
  • 8 J. Concha
  • 11 J. Rivera
  • 14 J. Pretell
  • 16 C. Gonzales
  • 18 C. Inga
  • 20 O. Sonne
  • 22 K. Quevedo

Paraguay

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 O. Gill (G)
  • 2 G. Velazquez (D)
  • 15 G. Gomez (D)
  • 3 O. Alderete (D)
  • 6 A. Sandez (D)
  • 7 R. Sosa (M)
  • 8 D. Gomez (M)
  • 16 D. Bobadilla (M)
  • 11 Angel Romero (M)
  • 9 A. Sanabria (F)
  • 21 R. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Carlos Coronel
  • 12 R. Fernandez
  • 4 J. Caceres
  • 5 A. Duarte
  • 10 Kaku
  • 13 L. Romero
  • 14 B. Riveros
  • 17 A. Alcaraz
  • 18 A. Arce
  • 19 G. Avalos
  • 20 B. Ojeda
  • 23 M. Galarza

Timeline

  1. Paraguay
    27' Paraguay Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Velázquez

    Foul

  2. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Martinez · On: A. Romero
  3. Paraguay
    46' Paraguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Á. Romero · On: M. Galarza
  4. Peru
    62' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yoshimar Yotún · On: J. Concha
  5. Peru
    62' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. G. Cabrera Nakamura · On: K. Quevedo
  6. Paraguay
    68' Paraguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gustavo Velázquez · On: J. Caceres
  7. Paraguay
    69' Paraguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sanabria · On: G. Avalos
  8. Paraguay
    74' Paraguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gomez · On: B. Ojeda
  9. Paraguay
    78' Paraguay Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Galarza · Assist: J. Caceres
  10. Peru
    80' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Peña · On: P. Cari
  11. Peru
    84' Peru subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Garces · On: E. Noriega
  12. Peru
    85' Peru subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Advíncula · On: O. Sonne

Match Stats

Stat Peru Paraguay
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 509 426
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 422 339
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Galarza's goal in the 78th minute proved decisive, giving Paraguay the lead and momentum needed to secure the victory.
  • ▸ Paraguay's early substitution in the 46th minute, replacing A. Romero with R. Martinez, brought fresh legs and contributed to their effective offensive play.