Paraguay dominates Ecuador 5-1 in opening match
Paraguay, the reigning tournament champion, kicked off the CONMEBOL Sub20 Beach Football 2025 with a commanding 5-1 victory over Ecuador. The match, held at Lima's Estadio Playa Agua Dulce, saw the Pynandi take control from the 14th minute, with Fernando Cáceres equalizing after Ecuador's opening goal by Marvin Chica. In the second half, Thiago Barrios scored twice within 11 minutes, while Matías Luraschi added two goals to seal the win. Paraguay positioned itself as a top contender in Group B after their strong performance.
Match details and upcoming challenges
The match began with intense offensive play from Paraguay, which controlled the game from the start. Ecuador scored the first goal at 07’58’’ thanks to Marvin Chica, but Paraguay responded quickly with Fernando Cáceres equalizing at 01’41’’. In the second half, Thiago Barrios scored at 08’04’’ and 03’03’’, while Matías Luraschi converted at 01’09’’ and 02’’ to secure the victory. In the next round, Paraguay will face Bolivia and host Ecuador in Group B.
Standout results from the opening day
While Paraguay shone in Group B, Colombia and Venezuela also made strong impressions. Colombia defeated Argentina 7-1, while Venezuela beat the local Peru 6-3. Bolivia and Uruguay drew 3-3 and settled it in penalties, with Bolivia winning 6-5. The day closed with Venezuela's victory over Peru, solidifying their lead in Group A. The tournament extends until August 30, with key matches between Bolivia-Paraguay and Argentina-Colombia in the second round.
