Alfaro and a historic victory with Paraguay: they beat Brazil 1-0 in the Qualifiers :: Olé

10/09/2024 12:05hs. Updated on 10/09/2024 23:52hs.

Gustavo Alfaro took over Paraguay to put a team adrift in order in his own style. After the 0-0 in Uruguay, in Asunción they beat none other than Brazil. A 1-0 in that order, concentration and playing every ball as if it were the last. But a victory that came thanks to a great goal from Diego Gomez, the kid who is Lionel Messi’s teammate at Inter Miami by a very nice game definition.

The 21-year-old midfielder will never forget it: His first goal with the Albirroja and a definition with the outside of his right foot (three fingers) that will surely earn him congratulations from Leo on his return to the MLS with the pink jersey. And Paraguay is celebrating with four points out of six that put them in the play-off zone.

Paraguay’s celebration. (REUTERS)

Brazil? Fifth, thankful that more teams qualify and with four defeats in eight games. They have the ball but no collective functioning. Everything ends up being about looking for Vinicius or Rodrygo to unbalance in one-on-one situations, without associations, without the midfielders getting involved. And don’t even talk about the full-backs. Much can be explained in them as well. Danilo and Guilherme Arana are far from that identity so typical of Brazilian DNA. Worse still, they are not a guarantee in the retreat and marking. All concerns of the Verdeamarela that have been recurring. This was also seen against Ecuador (1-0 home win with whistles) and a Copa América with little to rescue. A lot of work for a Dorival Júnior while he repeats asking for patience and talking about the long term. In Asunción he put Endrick as a starter with Rodrygo and Vinicius in that Real Madrid trio, but he took the 18-year-old kid off at half-time with more fouls committed than situations.

Paraguay left behind the enormous doubts with which it arrived to find certainties in this double date. With specific decisions by the new coach that had an effect. One of them was to put Isidro Pitta as number 9, who made his absolute debut in the Albirroja in these two matches above Sanabria, Bareiro (the River player did not play a single minute) or Alex Arce. Not to mention the choice of right back like Juan Cáceres, an Argentine of Paraguayan parents who plays for Lanús and who made one of the most difficult tasks easy: he marked Vinicius barbarically. And also to overcome losses. Because of the good 0-0 in Montevideo he could not count on captain Gustavo Gómez (suspended due to yellow cards) or Andrés Cubas (injured) and in the first half he lost Alderete, the other starting centre-back due to another injury. In the end, the collective spirit that Alfaro appealed to in the previous match and since he took over, looking for that motivation that was seen and that He infected a Paraguayan public that is excited after having seen the last three World Cups on TV and that even shouted ‘ole’ 1-0 up.

Paraguay and a historic victory with Alfaro’s seal (REUTERS).

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Paraguay vs. Brazil highlights, for the Qualifiers

10/09/2024, 23:55

(VIDEO) Diego Gomez’s historic goal that gave Paraguay the victory over Brazil

Paraguay national team –

Diego Gomez’s goal for Paraguay’s 1-0 win over Brazil

10/09/2024, 23:45

(VIDEO) Paraguay fans sang “ole” to Brazil

Paraguay national team –

Paraguay fans shout ‘ole’ to Brazil

10/09/2024, 23:28

Historic result! Paraguay beat Brazil 1-0

Paraguay made a splash! (Photo @Albirroja)10/09/2024, 23:22

45′ ST | Six more minutes will be played

10/09/2024, 23:11

33′ ST | Two new changes for Brazil

• Gerson and Lucas Moura came in
• Lucas Paquetá and Rodrygo came out

10/09/2024, 23:01

24′ ST | Great play by Rodrygo that was stopped by the goalkeeper

The Madrid forward, very playful, entered the area, shook off his marker and took a shot that Fernández saved.

10/09/2024, 22:57

20′ ST | Two changes for Paraguay

• Ramón Sosa and Alex Arce join
• Diego Gomez and Isidro Pitta leave

10/09/2024, 22:50

13′ ST | Paraguay could have finished it off!

Good counterattack led by Enciso, pass to Isidro Pitta and blocked shot that could have been very dangerous.

10/09/2024, 22:38

2′ ST | Rodrygo almost equalizes!

Brazil started the second half better and had the ball at the feet of the Real Madrid striker, but he just missed.

10/09/2024, 22:36

Double change in Brazil for the second half

• Luiz Henrique and João Pedro entered
• Endrick and Bruno Guimarães left

10/09/2024, 22:36

The second half has started! Brazil goes for a comeback in Paraguay

10/09/2024, 22:20

End of the first half! Paraguay 1-0 Brazil

With a great goal from Diego Gómez, Paraguay is making a splash at Defensores del Chaco.

Brazil can’t beat Paraguay. (AP)10/09/2024, 22:45

45′ PT | First yellow card of the night: Damián Bobadilla

10/09/2024, 22:08

38′ PT | Forced change in Paraguay

• Omar Alderete retired due to injury
• Gustavo Velázquez took his place.

10/09/2024, 22:00

(VIDEO) Diego Gomez, Messi’s teammate at Inter Miami, scored a goal to make Paraguay 1-0

Paraguay national team –

Diego Gomez’s goal for Paraguay’s 1-0 win over Brazil

10/09/2024, 21:54

24′ PT | Brazil almost tied the game!

The Verdeamarela felt the blow and reacted after the goal: Vinicius arrived in the area and assisted Guilherme Arana, who took a shot that went over the goalkeeper’s defense, but was blocked on the line by Junior Alonso.. The Albirroja keep winning.

10/09/2024, 21:49

19′ PT | Paraguay scores a great goal!

Diego Gomez captured a rebound that fell short, hooked it inside and hit it with three fingers to nail it into the corner. Great goal to give the Albirroja a 1-0 lead.

10/09/2024, 21:45

15′ PT | The match was even at the start

Brazil controls the ball but lacks depth: only a few isolated attacks that are not very dangerous in front of the goal.

10/09/2024, 21:30

The match has started!

Paraguay and Brazil are already playing at Defensores del Chaco for the 8th round of the South American Qualifiers. Follow it on Olé.

10/09/2024, 21:20

Brazil’s warm-up

Vinicius during the warm-up (EFE).10/09/2024, 21:10

Official: This is how Brazil is formed

Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Guilherme Arana; Rodrygo, Endrick, Vinicius. DT. Dórival Jr.

10/09/2024, 20:58

Confirmed: Paraguay’s XI

Roberto Fernández; Juan CaceresFabian BalbuenaOmar AldereteJunior Alonso; Mathias VillasantiDamian BobadillaMathias VillasantiMiguel AlmironJulio Enciso and Isidro Pitta. DT: Gustavo Alfaro.

Paraguay’s eleven.10/09/2024, 20:21

This is how Paraguay arrived at Defensores del Chaco

10/09/2024, 19:45

Paraguay’s locker room ready at Defensores del Chaco

10/09/2024, 19:02

Latest encounters between Paraguay and Brazil

• Paraguay 1 – 4 Brazil | June 28, 2024 | Group stage, Copa America
• Brazil 4 – 0 Paraguay | February 2, 2022 | South American Qualifiers
• Paraguay 0 – 2 Brazil | June 9, 2021 | South American Qualifiers

10/09/2024, 18:14

(VIDEO) Brazil’s winning goal against Ecuador

Brazil –

Rodrygo gave Brazil the lead over La Tri

10/09/2024, 17:30

Brazil’s latest matches

• Brazil 1 – 0 Ecuador | September 6, 2024 | South American Qualifiers
• Uruguay 0 (4) – (2) 0 Brazil | July 6, 2024 | Quarter-finals, Copa America
• Brazil 1 – 1 Colombia | July 2, 2024 | Group stage, Copa America
• Paraguay 1 – 4 Brazil | June 28, 2024 | Group stage, Copa America
• Brazil 0 – 0 Costa Rica, Monday, June 24, 2024 | Group stage, Copa America

10/09/2024, 16:52

How does Brazil approach the match with Paraguay?

Brazil, for its part, comes to this meeting after beat Ecuador 1-0 at home. The team led by Dórival Júnior is in the fourth position with 10 points, far from the 18 that the leader, Argentina, has. The Verdeamarela will seek to maintain the good level of the first date to obtain another victory that will allow it to climb positions.

10/09/2024, 16:34

(VIDEO) Summary of the draw between Uruguay and Paraguay

South American Qualifiers –

The best of the draw between Uruguay and Paraguay

10/09/2024, 16:05

Paraguay’s latest matches

• Uruguay 0 – 0 Paraguay | September 6, 2024 | South American Qualifiers
• Costa Rica 2 – 1 Paraguay | July 2, 2024, Group Stage, Copa America
• Paraguay 1 – 4 Brazil | June 28, 2024, Group Stage, Copa America
• Colombia 2 – 1 Paraguay | June 24, 2024, Group Stage, Copa America

10/09/2024, 15:27

How does Paraguay approach the match with Brazil?

The Albirroja, directed by Gustavo Alfaro, is in the seventh position in the table with six pointstwo less than Ecuador, which today occupies the last direct qualification spot. In their first match of this FIFA date, the Guaraníes They tied without goals against Uruguay in Montevideowhich was the coach’s debut with the national team.

10/09/2024, 14:45

The probable formation of Brazil vs. Paraguay

Alisson Becker; Danilo, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Guilherme Arana; Bruno Guimaraes, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta; Rodrygo Goes, Vinicius Jr and Endrick. DT: Dorival Junior.

The probable formation of Brazil vs. Paraguay. EFE/ Andre Coelho10/09/2024, 14:10

The probable formation of Paraguay vs. Brazil

The authors include: Rodrigo Morinigo, Gustavo Velazquez, Fabian Balbuena, Omar Alderete, Nestor Gimenez, Damian Bobadilla, Mathias Villasanti, Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso, Ramon Sosa and Adam Bareiro. Coach: Gustavo Alfaro.

The probable formation of Paraguay vs. Brazil. EFE/ Juan Pablo Pino10/09/2024, 13:35

Where to watch Paraguay vs. Brazil live in the Qualifiers?

The match will be broadcast on the signal TyC SportsYou will also be able to follow the minute by minute on the website of Oléas usual.

10/09/2024, 13:14

Schedule for Paraguay vs Brazil, according to each country

• Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile: 9:30 p.m.
• Paraguay, Venezuela, Bolivia and the United States (ET): 8:30 p.m.
• Colombia, Ecuador and Peru: 7:30 p.m.
• Mexico: 18.30hs
• United States (PT): 17.30hs

10/09/2024, 12:36

What time does Paraguay vs. Brazil play in the Qualifiers?

The match will be played on Tuesday, September 10th starting at 9:30 p.m. (Argentina time) at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium

10/09/2024, 12:04

Paraguay vs. Brazil, face to face for the South American Qualifiers!

After a poor Copa América, Brazil returned to victory last Friday in the seventh round of the South American Qualifiers. Although those three points allowed them to settle in the table, the Verdeamarela is still in fourth place and wants to continue adding points to reach the top spots. This time, their rival will be Gustavo Alfaro’s Paraguay, who needs to add points to get into direct qualification positions for the 2026 World Cup.

Paraguay vs. Brazil.