Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Colombia in an international friendly on Friday. Hugo Adrián Benítez's solitary goal in the 56th minute was enough for a valuable win as the team builds momentum.
The match was a tight, tactical affair. Colombia dominated possession with 58% and created more chances, but Paraguay's defence, led by Gustavo Gómez and Omar Alderete, stood firm. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill made two key saves to keep a clean sheet. Paraguay were more clinical and found the breakthrough after an hour of play when Benítez finished precisely following a good team move.
At the 65th minute, Alejandro Benítez and Antonio Arce came on for Juan Cáceres and goalscorer Hugo Adrián Benítez. Later, Matías Galarza, Mauricio and Ramón Sosa also saw minutes. Colombia tried to respond with their substitutes but could not break down the Paraguayan backline.
The game had its share of friction, with a total of 31 fouls. Paraguay's Juan Cáceres and Colombia's Yáser Asprilla were booked in the first half. After the break, Andrés Cubas, Gustavo Puerta and captain Gustavo Gómez also received yellow cards.
This result strengthens a positive period for Paraguay, who are now on a two-game winning streak. Before that, the coaching staff will analyse the individual and collective performance shown, reviewing key player data from our stats section.
