Uruguay Wins 1-0 Over Paraguay, Both Teams Equally Qualify For The Quarter Finals

Uruguay Vs Paraguay (Twitter @copa america)

JAKARTA - Uruguay won a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the last match of Group A of the 2021 Copa America at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 29 morning.

Uruguay immediately pressed Paraguay's defense since the match started, while Paraguay appeared to defend and rely on counter attacks.

Uruguay's onslaught to score a quick goal against Paraguay has not produced results. Their three chances in the early minutes were all able to be broken by the Paraguay defense.

In the 19th minute, Uruguay received a penalty after Nahitan Nandez was violated by Angel Romero in the forbidden box. Edinson Cavani, who advanced as an executioner, successfully brought Uruguay ahead in the 21st minute, according to Antara's records according to the official FIFA website.

#CopaAmerica ¡Mucho poder! Edinson Cavani remató fuerte desde los 12 pasos para marcar el 1-0 de @Uruguay sobre la @Albirroja🇺🇾 Uruguay Paraguay #VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/UZsYZJCOBm

— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) June 29, 2021

In the remaining time of the first half, Uruguay and Paraguay exchanged attacks. However, until the referee blew the long whistle to mark the break, no more goals were created and Uruguay were able to maintain their lead.

After the break, Uruguay continued to play offensively in building their attack. While Paraguay played more disciplined to dismantle the Uruguay defense meeting.

However, a number of opportunities that both teams got in the second half did not turn into goals. Until the match ended with no additional goals or equalizer, Uruguay remained 1-0 up against Paraguay.

Thanks to this victory, Uruguay is confirmed to finish as runner-up in Group A by collecting seven points. Meanwhile, Paraguay is in third place with six points. Both have qualified for the quarter-finals.

Lineup

Uruguay (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera; Diego Godin (Sebastian Coates 45'), Jose Gimenez, Matias Vina, Nahitan Nandez; Matias Vecino (Martin Caceres 57'), Rodrigo Bentacur, Federico Valverde (Lucas Torreira 76'), Nicolas De La Cruz, Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Facundo Torres 67'); Edinson Cavani (Luis Suarez 68').

Paraguay (4-4-2): Antony Silva; Junior Alonso, Robert Rojas, Alberto Espinola (Hector Martinez 57'), Omar Alderete; Gaston Gimenez (Ricard Sanchez 74'), Mathias Villasanti, Braian Samudio (Adrian Cubas 73'), Angel Romero; Miguel Almiron (Oscar Romero 33'), Gabriel Avalos (Carlos Gonzales 57').