Paraguay advanced to the 2021 Copa America quarter-finals on Thursday by beating Chile in Brasilia 2-0.
Paraguay defeated Chile, who had already qualified, thanks to a header from Braian Samudio (33rd) and a penalty from Miguel Almiron (58th).
Behind Argentina which dominates this group A with 7 points are Paraguay (6 points), Chile (5) and Uruguay (4). The first four of each group of five qualify for the quarterfinals, and Bolivia, which has no points, is therefore eliminated, one day from the end of the group.
The last day of this group, scheduled for Monday, features the Paraguay-Uruguay posters in Rio de Janeiro, and Argentina-Bolivia in Cuiaba, Chile being exempt.
The main stake is to know who will finish in 4th place, which guarantees as quarterly opponent Brazil, host country, defending champion and favorite of the competition. It will be Uruguay if they lose or draw. If Celeste wins, 4th place will go to Chile.
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