Paraguay – Brésil: Brazil's Struggles Continue in World Cup Qualifiers
Paraguay – Brésil: A Prestigious Victory
Paraguay's only goal came after 20 minutes with a powerful strike from Diego Gomez. The Seleçao pushed hard for an equalizer, but the Paraguayans held firm for a prestigious win. After losses against Uruguay (2-0), Colombia (2-1), and Argentina (0-1), Brazil now sits fifth with 10 points, eight points behind Argentina.
Brazil's Ongoing Challenges
The current World Champions lead the standings despite a 2-1 defeat in Colombia. Goals from Yerson Mosquera (25th minute) and James Rodriguez via penalty (60th minute) sealed the victory for Colombia, who now sit second with 16 points. Meanwhile, Ecuador triumphed over Peru (1-0), and Bolivia secured a win against Chile (1-2). The ten South American nations are competing in a mini-league format for a direct spot in the World Cup, with the top six qualifying.
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