Commentary:
90+8' Both teams could have won today but Colombia just managed to carve out the victory
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Today's attendance is 67059.
90+8' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
90+8' Goal kick for Colombia.
90+7' Matias Rojas from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+6' Adam Bareiro is penalised for pushing Yerry Mina.
90+6' Omar Alderete makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+6' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Mateus Uribe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
90+5' Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' A shot by Kevin Castano is blocked.
90+4' The cross by Daniel Munoz from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+4' The referee is not having the complaints from Daniel Garnero who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+4' Angel Romero from Paraguay is ruled offside.
90+3' Mateus Uribe from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Julio Enciso is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Rojas in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Jhon Arias is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Castano in a tactical substitution.
90+2' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
90+2' James Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Quintero in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Matias Espinoza is penalised for pushing Yerry Mina.
90' Jhon Arias is penalised for pushing Angel Romero.
90' Fabian Balbuena wins an air challenge against Jhon Cordoba
90' Goal kick for Colombia.
90' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
89' Paraguay are trying to create something here.
89' Mateus Uribe wins an air challenge against Adam Bareiro
89' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89' Jhon Arias wins an air challenge against Adam Bareiro
88' The match resumes with a drop ball.
88' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Colombia!
85' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Colombia.
85' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
84' PENALTY! - Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay commits a penalty against Yerry Mina.
84' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Matias Espinoza relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Matias Espinoza wins an air challenge against Yerry Mina
84' The game is restarted.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Omar Alderete from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jhon Cordoba
83' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' James Rodriguez wins an air challenge against Matias Espinoza
82' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Damian Bobadilla
81' Damian Bobadilla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Rodrigo Morinigo from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Richard Rios is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
80' Mathias Villasanti is leaving the field to be replaced by Angel Romero in a tactical substitution.
79' Alex Arce is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Bareiro in a tactical substitution.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' Yellow card for Andres Cubas.
78' Reckless challenge there. Andres Cubas commits a rough foul on Richard Rios
78' Mateus Uribe wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
78' Goal kick for Paraguay.
78' James Rodriguez from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
78' The cross by Daniel Munoz from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
77' Goal kick for Paraguay.
77' Luis Diaz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
77' Daniel Munoz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
76' James Rodriguez shoots from outside the box, but Rodrigo Morinigo has it under control
76' Matias Espinoza from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Mathias Villasanti from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' James Rodriguez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
75' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
75' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Jhon Arias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75' Matias Espinoza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
74' Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Jhon Arias from Colombia trips Gustavo Velazquez
73' Safe hands from Camilo Vargas as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Paraguay are trying to create something here.
73' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' The game is restarted.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Obstruction as Matias Espinoza cuts off the run of James Rodriguez. A free-kick is awarded.
71' Fabian Balbuena from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Damian Bobadilla is penalised for pushing Richard Rios.
71' With the goal, Paraguay have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
70' Ball possession: Colombia: 67%, Paraguay: 33%.
69' Alex Arce made the key pass for the goal!
69' Ramon Sosa provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Julio Enciso volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!69' The cross by Ramon Sosa from Paraguay successfully finds a teammate in the box.
69' Omar Alderete wins an air challenge against Jhon Cordoba
69' The game is restarted.
68' Rafael Santos Borre is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Cordoba in a tactical substitution.
68' Jefferson Lerma is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Mateus Uribe.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Ramon Sosa from Paraguay is ruled offside.
66' Goal kick for Paraguay.
66' Yerry Mina wins an air challenge against Matias Espinoza
66' Goal kick for Paraguay.
66' Matias Espinoza from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Mathias Villasanti from Paraguay trips Jhon Arias
65' Matias Espinoza from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Munoz
65' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
64' Matias Espinoza wins an air challenge against Rafael Santos Borre
64' Matias Espinoza shoots from outside the box, but Camilo Vargas has it under control
64' Mathias Villasanti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Paraguay start a counter attack.
63' Colombia are trying to create something here.
62' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Richard Rios relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Paraguay with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Goal kick for Colombia.
62' Mathias Villasanti fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
62' Rafael Santos Borre relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Julio Enciso from Paraguay swings in the corner from the right.
61' Colombia are in control of the ball.
61' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
60' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
60' Goal kick for Paraguay.
59' Luis Diaz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
59' Omar Alderete from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Ramon Sosa in a tactical substitution.
59' Hernesto Caballero is leaving the field to be replaced by Damian Bobadilla in a tactical substitution.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Andres Cubas from Paraguay trips Richard Rios
57' Safe hands from Camilo Vargas as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Richard Rios from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Paraguay with a potentially dangerous attack.
57' Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' The game is restarted.
55' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
55' Hernesto Caballero hand-balls.
55' Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Paraguay: 32%.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Julio Enciso
54' Colombia are trying to create something here.
53' After a tactical foul, Gustavo Velazquez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
53' The ref blows his whistle. Gustavo Velazquez charged Jhon Arias from behind and it's a free-kick
53' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Luis Diaz from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andres Cubas
52' Alex Arce is penalised for pushing Jefferson Lerma.
52' Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Rafael Santos Borre from Colombia is ruled offside.
51' Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Yerry Mina from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: Colombia: 73%, Paraguay: 27%.
50' Goal kick for Colombia.
49' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Richard Rios is penalised for pushing Julio Enciso.
48' Matias Espinoza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Fabian Balbuena wins an air challenge against Rafael Santos Borre
47' Hernesto Caballero is penalised for pushing Daniel Munoz.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Luis Diaz from Colombia trips Gustavo Velazquez
46' Yerry Mina wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
46' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It was a glorious performance by Colombia, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Colombia: 72%, Paraguay: 28%.
45+4' Luis Diaz wins an air challenge against Gustavo Velazquez
45+3' Goal kick for Colombia.
45+3' Paraguay are trying to create something here.
45+3' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Matias Espinoza wins an air challenge against Richard Rios
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Obstruction as Mathias Villasanti cuts off the run of Yerry Mina. A free-kick is awarded.
45+1' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Colombia: 74%, Paraguay: 26%.
45' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
44' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Colombia stands.
43' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Colombia.
42' James Rodriguez provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - Jefferson Lerma from Colombia heads the ball home!42' Jefferson Lerma wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
42' The cross by James Rodriguez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Julio Enciso from Paraguay trips Richard Rios
41' James Rodriguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Ball possession: Colombia: 74%, Paraguay: 26%.
40' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Goal kick for Colombia.
38' Julio Enciso creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
38' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38' Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Johan Mojica
38' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' The referee signals a free kick as James Rodriguez from Colombia trips Gustavo Velazquez
36' Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Luis Diaz wins an air challenge against Gustavo Velazquez
35' Colombia are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Colombia: 77%, Paraguay: 23%.
35' Alex Arce wins an air challenge against Yerry Mina
34' Colombia managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
33' Jhon Arias made the key pass for the goal!
32' James Rodriguez provided the assist for the goal.
32' G O O O A A A L - Daniel Munoz from Colombia heads the ball home!32' The cross by James Rodriguez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
32' Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Jhon Arias
31' Miguel Almiron from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Johan Mojica
31' Alex Arce wins an air challenge against Davinson Sanchez
31' A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
30' Fabian Balbuena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Ball possession: Colombia: 76%, Paraguay: 24%.
30' Julio Enciso relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Goal kick for Colombia.
29' Julio Enciso from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
29' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
28' Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' The match resumes with a drop ball.
26' Jhon Lucumi is injured and is replaced by Yerry Mina.
25' Ball possession: Colombia: 72%, Paraguay: 28%.
25' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
24' Richard Rios from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Julio Enciso swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
24' Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
23' A shot by Alex Arce is blocked.
23' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' The game is restarted.
23' Jhon Lucumi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
22' Jhon Lucumi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' Jhon Lucumi successfully blocks the shot
21' A shot by Julio Enciso is blocked.
21' A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
21' Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Jefferson Lerma
20' Ball possession: Colombia: 73%, Paraguay: 27%.
20' Goal kick for Paraguay.
20' A chance presents itself to Davinson Sanchez from Colombia but his header goes wide
20' The cross by Johan Mojica from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Alex Arce from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' James Rodriguez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
20' Mathias Villasanti successfully blocks the shot
20' Davinson Sanchez from Colombia heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
19' James Rodriguez from Colombia swings in the corner from the left.
19' Fabian Balbuena relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18' Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Goal kick for Colombia.
17' Fabian Balbuena from Paraguay sends an effort wide of target
17' Julio Enciso sends a direct free kick on target, but Camilo Vargas has it under control
17' Davinson Sanchez from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alex Arce
16' Mathias Villasanti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Alex Arce wins an air challenge against Daniel Munoz
15' The game is restarted.
15' Ball possession: Colombia: 74%, Paraguay: 26%.
15' Miguel Almiron is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' After a tactical foul, Jefferson Lerma sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Jefferson Lerma from Colombia trips Miguel Almiron
13' Omar Alderete from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
12' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Goal kick for Paraguay.
12' Colombia are trying to create something here.
11' Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Goal kick for Colombia.
11' A chance presents itself to Alex Arce from Paraguay but his header goes wide
10' A chance presents itself to Omar Alderete from Paraguay but his header goes wide
10' Omar Alderete wins an air challenge against Johan Mojica
10' Camilo Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Miguel Almiron from Paraguay swings in the corner from the left.
10' Ball possession: Colombia: 74%, Paraguay: 26%.
9' Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Davinson Sanchez wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
8' Davinson Sanchez wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
8' Goal kick for Paraguay.
8' A chance presents itself to Daniel Munoz from Colombia but his header goes wide
7' Daniel Munoz wins an air challenge against Matias Espinoza
7' The cross by Luis Diaz from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
7' Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Mathias Villasanti from Paraguay trips Jhon Arias
7' Andres Cubas wins an air challenge against Luis Diaz
6' Davinson Sanchez wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
6' Goal kick for Paraguay.
5' Ball possession: Colombia: 67%, Paraguay: 33%.
5' Richard Rios from Colombia tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
5' Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Fabian Balbuena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' The ref blows his whistle. Miguel Almiron charged James Rodriguez from behind and it's a free-kick
3' Goal kick for Colombia.
3' Alex Arce from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
3' Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Omar Alderete wins an air challenge against Rafael Santos Borre
2' Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2' Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Andres Cubas wins an air challenge against James Rodriguez
1' Alex Arce wins an air challenge against Davinson Sanchez
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
1' Paraguay kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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