Copa America: Result COLOMBIA 2 – 1 PARAGUAY, Monday 24 June 2024

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% Ball Possession COLOMBIA and % Ball Possession PARAGUAY

  Colombia 2 – 1 Paraguay

32′ Daniel Muñoz                        69’Julio Enciso
42′ Jefferson Lerma
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✅    Colombia made their debut with a victory in the Copa America 2024 Group Stage Group D Matchday 1 on Monday 24 June 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA. Colombia Captain James Rodriguez created both goals assists in Colombia’s 2-1 win over Paraguay. Rodriguez grabbed a second assist 10 minutes later when he whipped in a dangerous free-kick, with Jefferson Lerma’s glancing header evading Paraguay goalkeeper Rodrigo Morinigo.

Paraguay got a goal back after the break through Brighton & Hove Albion forward Julio Enciso, but were unable to find an equalizer as Colombia defended well to secure the victory and extend their unbeaten run to 24 matches.

Prior the game, motivation was high for both teams. Paraguay has won the Copa America twice (1953, 1979) while Colombia has won it once (2001).

🇨🇴  Serie A Players with Colombia National Team

  • Defender Yerry Mina (Cagliari)

🇵🇾  Serie A Players with Paraguay National Team

  •  Forward Antonio Sanabria (Torino)

Colombia took the lead in the 32nd minute. Daniel Muñoz defeated Paraguay goalkeeper Rodrigo Morínigo with a headed shot to the bottom right corner. The assist is by James Rodríguez.

Colombia with another goal in the 42nd minute to end the first half with a 2-0. Jefferson scored with a headed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by James Rodríguez.

Paraguay shortened the distance in the 69th minute. Julio Enciso defeated Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Ramón Sosa.


Stats before the game: Colombia vs Paraguay Head-to-Head Record, out of 15 games, Colombia 9 wins, Paraguay 1, and 3 draws.
Colombia vs Paraguay: Last five matches
November 22, 2023: Paraguay 0-1 Colombia (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
November 20, 2022: Colombia 2-0 Paraguay (International Friendly)
November 17, 2021: Colombia 0-0 Paraguay (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
September 6, 2021: Paraguay 1-1 Colombia (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)
March 31, 2021: Paraguay vs Colombia – No result (FIFA World Cup Qualifiers)

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 COPA AMERICA 2024
Group Stage Group D Matchday 1

🇨🇴Colombia 1 – 0 Paraguay 🇵🇾
Monday 24 June 2024
NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, USA

Referee: Dario Herrera (ARG)
Assistant referees: Juan P Belatti (ARG), Cristian Navarro (ARG)
Fourth Official: Ivo Mendez (BOL)
Fifth Official: Jose Antelo (BOL)
VAR: Silvio Trucco (ARG)
Assistant VAR: Rodrigo Carvajal (CHI)

⚽️ Goals: 32′ Daniel Muñoz (C)

🟨 Booked:

✅ Official Lineups – Formations – Tabellino:

Colombia lineup:

  • Goalkeeper: Carlos Vargas
  • Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, John Janer Lucumí, Davinson Sánchez and Johan Mojica
  • Midfielders: Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma and James Rodríguez
  • Forwards: Jhon Arias, Rafael Santos Borré and Luis Díaz 

Paraguay lineup:

  • Goalkeeper: Rodrigo Morínigo
  • Defender: Matías Espinoza, Omar Alderete, Fabián Balbuena and Gustavo Velázquez
  • Midfielder: Andrés Cubas, Hernesto Caballero and Mathías Villasanti
  • Forwards: Julio Enciso, Alex Arce and Miguel Almirón

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