Overview Lineup Statistics Comments Head to head 90 + 5' Angel Di Maria from Argentina is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today 90 + 5' Both teams could have won today but Argentina just managed to carve out the victory 90 + 5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle 90 + 5' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 90 + 5' Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the left. 90 + 5' Ball possession: Argentina: 43%, Paraguay: 57%. 90 + 4' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 4' A direct free kick from Lionel Messi is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play. 90 + 3' The referee signals a free kick as Junior Alonso from Paraguay trips Angel Correa 90 + 2' Oscar Romero is penalised for pushing Rodrigo De Paul. 90 + 2' Goal kick for Argentina. 90 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added. 90 + 1' A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked. 90' Rodrigo De Paul is penalised for pushing Miguel Almiron. 90' Ball possession: Argentina: 43%, Paraguay: 57%. 89' Miguel Almiron from Paraguay passes the ball in the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes out to smother the ball. 89' Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Carlos Gonzalez 89' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 88' Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the left. 87' Angel Romero is leaving the field to be replaced by Carlos Gonzalez in a tactical substitution. 87' Gabriel Avalos is leaving the field to be replaced by Braian Samudio in a tactical substitution. 87' Joaquin Correa from Argentina passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 87' Could be a good chance here as Lionel Messi from Argentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 86' Argentina are trying to create something here. 85' Argentina are satisfied with the result up to the point. 85' Ball possession: Argentina: 43%, Paraguay: 57%. 85' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 84' Paraguay with a potentially dangerous attack. 83' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 83' Lionel Messi shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 83' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 82' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 82' Robert Piris is leaving the field to be replaced by Richard Sanchez in a tactical substitution. 81' Argentina plays a short goal kick. 81' Angel Di Maria is leaving the field to be replaced by Angel Correa in a tactical substitution. 81' Leandro Paredes is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Dominguez in a tactical substitution. 80' Ball possession: Argentina: 43%, Paraguay: 57%. 79' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 79' The referee signals a free kick as Angel Lucena from Paraguay trips Lionel Messi 78' A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked. 77' Angel Romero takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall 76' Cristian Romero from Argentina commits a foul by elbowing Gabriel Avalos 76' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 75' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 75' Ball possession: Argentina: 43%, Paraguay: 57%. 75' Santiago Arzamendia is penalised for pushing Joaquin Correa. 74' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 74' Oscar Romero from Paraguay takes a short corner kick from the left. 74' The match is very one-sided right now. Paraguay are clearly dominating possession 73' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 73' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 72' Alejandro Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo De Paul in a tactical substitution. 72' A chance opens up as Oscar Romero from Paraguay successfully finds a team mate in the area... 71' Obstruction as Guido Rodriguez cuts off the run of Miguel Almiron. A free-kick is awarded. 71' Ball possession: Argentina: 45%, Paraguay: 55%. 70' Santiago Arzamendia is penalised for pushing Angel Di Maria. 69' Gustavo Gomez is penalised for pushing Cristian Romero. 69' The referee signals a free kick as Cristian Romero from Argentina trips Gabriel Avalos 68' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 68' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 67' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 67' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 66' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 66' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 66' Andres Cubas is leaving the field to be replaced by Angel Lucena in a tactical substitution. 66' Kaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Oscar Romero in a tactical substitution. 65' Ball possession: Argentina: 45%, Paraguay: 55%. 64' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 64' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 63' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 63' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 62' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 62' Argentina plays a short goal kick. 62' Miguel Almiron from Paraguay sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 61' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 61' Angel Romero sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it. 60' Ball possession: Argentina: 45%, Paraguay: 55%. 60' The referee signals a free kick as Guido Rodriguez from Argentina trips Miguel Almiron 60' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 59' Sergio Aguero is leaving the field to be replaced by Joaquin Correa in a tactical substitution. 59' Alejandro Gomez is penalised for pushing Andres Cubas. 58' Alberto Espinola is penalised for pushing Emiliano Martinez. 58' Angel Romero from Paraguay makes an aerial pass to a team mate. 58' Kaku from Paraguay swings in the corner from the left. 57' Angel Romero of Paraguay passes the ball to a team mate. 57' Kaku from Paraguay takes a short corner kick from the right. 57' Kaku from Paraguay swings in the corner from the right. 56' Kaku from Paraguay takes a short corner kick from the left. 55' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 55' Ball possession: Argentina: 47%, Paraguay: 53%. 55' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 54' Junior Alonso is penalised for pushing Lionel Messi. 54' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 53' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 52' Robert Piris is penalised for pushing Guido Rodriguez. 52' Argentina are in control of the ball. 51' The referee signals a free kick as Miguel Almiron from Paraguay trips Nahuel Molina 50' Ball possession: Argentina: 45%, Paraguay: 55%. 49' The referee signals a free kick as Andres Cubas from Paraguay trips Angel Di Maria 49' Argentina are in control of the ball. 48' The referee signals a free kick as Angel Romero from Paraguay trips Lionel Messi 48' Angel Romero from Paraguay takes a short corner kick from the left. 48' A shot by Kaku is blocked. 48' Miguel Almiron of Paraguay passes the ball to a team mate. 47' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 46' The second half is underway. Half time 45 + 3' Argentina has been the better team in this half 45 + 3' The only goal scored by Argentina gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime. 45 + 3' It's over! The referee blows for half time 45 + 3' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Argentina is revoked due to offside. 45 + 3' Lionel Messi from Argentina is ruled offside. 45 + 2' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation. 45 + 1' Junior Alonso from Paraguay scores in his own net, but the referee decides that it's a disallowed goal. 45 + 1' A long range shot from Angel Di Maria is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play. 45 + 1' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 45 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added. 45' Ball possession: Argentina: 45%, Paraguay: 55%. 45' Gustavo Gomez is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico. 44' Nahuel Molina is penalised for pushing Miguel Almiron. 44' Paraguay start a counter attack. 44' A shot by Guido Rodriguez is blocked. 43' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense 43' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 43' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 42' Sergio Aguero of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate. 42' German Pezzella sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it 41' Junior Alonso is penalised for pushing Angel Di Maria. 40' Kaku from Paraguay swings in the corner from the left. 40' Ball possession: Argentina: 52%, Paraguay: 48%. 40' Robert Piris from Paraguay sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 39' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 39' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 38' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 37' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 36' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 36' Junior Alonso is penalised for pushing Lionel Messi. 35' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 35' Ball possession: Argentina: 56%, Paraguay: 44%. 34' The referee runs back to show Leandro Paredes from Argentina a yellow card for the previous foul. 33' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 32' Angel Di Maria from Argentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 32' Paraguay are trying to create something here. 31' Paraguay plays a short goal kick. 31' Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 30' Ball possession: Argentina: 56%, Paraguay: 44%. 30' Miguel Almiron from Paraguay takes a short corner kick from the left. 28' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 28' The referee signals a free kick as Miguel Almiron from Paraguay trips Angel Di Maria 28' Goal kick for Argentina. 27' Robert Piris from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target. 26' A shot by Kaku is blocked. 26' Angel Romero from Paraguay passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 25' Ball possession: Argentina: 60%, Paraguay: 40%. 25' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 25' Argentina are trying to create something here. 24' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Piris from Paraguay trips German Pezzella 24' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 23' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 23' The referee signals a free kick as Alberto Espinola from Paraguay trips Lionel Messi 22' Argentina are in control of the ball. 21' Robert Piris is penalised for pushing Leandro Paredes. 21' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides. 21' Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Paraguay: 45%. 21' A shot by Robert Piris is blocked. 20' A shot by Angel Romero is blocked. 20' Could be a good chance here as Kaku from Paraguay cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 20' Angel Romero from Paraguay swings in the corner from the right. 18' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 18' Paraguay plays a short goal kick. 18' Lionel Messi goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide 16' Yellow card for Gustavo Gomez. 16' The referee signals a free kick as Gustavo Gomez from Paraguay trips Sergio Aguero 15' Ball possession: Argentina: 60%, Paraguay: 40%. 15' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 15' Dangerous challenge by Gabriel Avalos from Paraguay. Emiliano Martinez on the receiving end of that. 14' Gabriel Avalos from Paraguay heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 14' The game is restarted. 14' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players. 14' Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alberto Espinola 13' Paraguay take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 12' Gustavo Gomez is penalised for pushing Sergio Aguero. 12' The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Gomez from Argentina trips Angel Romero 11' Paraguay take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 11' Argentina managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that? 11' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 10' Angel Di Maria provided the assist for the goal. 10' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Alejandro Gomez from Argentina with the right foot. 10' Angel Di Maria carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball 10' Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Paraguay: 36%. 10' Junior Alonso from Paraguay is ruled offside. 8' German Pezzella from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gabriel Avalos 8' Paraguay plays a short goal kick. 8' How did he miss that? Sergio Aguero has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target! 7' The match resumes with a drop ball. 7' The game is stopped. 7' Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 6' Paraguay plays a short goal kick. 6' Alejandro Gomez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 5' Angel Di Maria from Argentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 5' Ball possession: Argentina: 67%, Paraguay: 33%. 5' Nahuel Molina from Argentina sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 4' The referee signals a free kick as Kaku from Paraguay trips Nicolas Tagliafico 3' Argentina are in control of the ball. 2' Paraguay are in control of the ball. 1' Angel Di Maria of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate. 1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions. 1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play 1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch. 1' Argentina kick-off, and the game is underway. 0' The referee starts the match. 0' Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence. 0' Welcome to Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, the match will start in about 5 minutes. 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