Frank Christian
Starting their Copa America 2024 campaign, Brazil secures a comfortable victory against Paraguay.
Having faced challenges in their initial match against Costa Rica, Brazil’s Coach Dorival Junior made tactical adjustments by including Savio instead of Raphinha in the frontline. The game began with Brazil taking the lead, favoring an aggressive start which resulted in an early penalty missed by Lucas Paqueta.
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring with a tap-in followed by Savio extending the lead for Brazil. The Real Madrid forward then seized an opportunity off a rebound, netting a second goal and securing a comfortable advantage for the Selecao.
Summary of Brazil vs. Paraguay Final Score
| FT | Goal scorers | |
| Brazil | 4 | Vini Jr. 35′, 45+4′, Savio 43′, Paqeuta 65′ |
| Paraguay | 1 | Alderete 48′ |
Halftime score stood at 3-0 in favor of Brazil. Paraguay, showing resilience, managed to pull one goal back with Omar Alderete’s long-range strike shortly after the break.
Despite Paraguay’s efforts in the second half, Brazil furthered their lead when Paqueta successfully converted another penalty, capitalizing on a handball in Paraguay’s defense. Subsequently, Andres Cubas received a red card following an altercation, reducing Paraguay to 10 men.
With the numerical advantage, Brazil controlled the game comfortably until the final whistle, ensuring their first victory in the tournament. Their next challenge awaits against Colombia in the upcoming match on Tuesday, July 2nd.
| Brazil | Stat | Paraguay |
| 17 | Shots | 15 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3.86 | Expected goals | 0.79 |
| 55 | Possession | 45 |
| 405 | Passes | 333 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise
Referee: Piero Maza (CHI)
Match Starting Lineups:
Brazil (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Wendell — Guimaraes, Gomes — Savio, Paqueta, Vinicius — Rodrygo.
Paraguay (4-3-3, right to left): Morinigo (GK) — Espinoza, Alderete, Balbuena, Velazquez — Bobadilla, Cubas, Villasanti — Enciso, Arce, Almiron.
Recap and Highlights of Brazil vs. Paraguay in Copa America 2024
FT: The match concludes with Brazil’s dominant performance securing a crucial win.
90 mins: Additional time of four minutes is added.
88 mins: Brazil comfortably controls the game as Paraguay struggles with a player down.
82 mins: RED CARD! Cubas receives a red card following a confrontation with Luiz.
80 mins: Brazil maintains control as they seek to close out the match.
73 mins: Vinicius Jr attempts a hat-trick but his shot goes over the bar.
65 mins: GOAL! Paqueta successfully converts a penalty, widening Brazil’s lead.
63 mins: PENALTY TO BRAZIL! Brazil earns another penalty due to a handball.
58 mins: Paraguay’s free-kick is blocked by Militao.
55 mins: Paraguay displays intent in the second half, pressing for another goal.
48 mins: GOAL! Paraguay scores with a brilliant strike from Alderete.
46 mins: The second half kicks off.
HT: Brazil maintains a comfortable lead into halftime.
45+4 mins: GOAL! Brazil extends the lead with Vini’s second goal of the night.
45 mins: Savio doubles Brazil’s lead, securing his first international goal.
43 mins: GOAL! Brazil widens the lead with Savio’s goal.
40 mins: Paraguay’s Almiron poses a threat as they recover from falling behind.
35 mins: GOAL! Vinicius Jr scores to give Brazil the lead.
31 mins: Paqueta misses a penalty opportunity.
29 mins: PENALTY TO BRAZIL! Cubas concedes a penalty due to a handball.
27 mins: Savio emerges as a key attacker for Brazil.
20 mins: Brazil maintains offensive pressure while Paraguay’s defense holds firm.
14 mins: Alisson makes a crucial save denying Paraguay the lead.
6 mins: Both teams show early attacking intent.
1 min: The match kicks off!
5 mins before kickoff: National anthems are played as the teams prepare to begin.
15 mins before kickoff: Team warm-ups are complete, the stage is set for the match.
30 mins before kickoff: Brazil aims for a turnaround after a draw in their previous match against Costa Rica.
1 hour before kickoff: Official team lineups are announced.
Brazil (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana — Guimaraes, Luiz — Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius — Rodrygo.
Paraguay (4-3-3, right to left): Morinigo (GK) — Espinoza, Alderete, Balbuena, Velazquez — Bobadilla, Cubas, Villasanti — Enciso, Arce, Almiron.
### Pre-match Insights
**Brazil vs. Paraguay:** A brief history between the teams shows Brazil’s dominance with five wins, one win for Paraguay, and six draws. Their last encounter during the 2022 World Cup Qualifying ended in a 4-0 victory for Brazil. Currently, Brazil is second in Group D with one point, while Paraguay sits at the bottom with zero points.
**Team Preparation:** Brazil aims for their first Copa America victory and spectators await to see if Coach Dorival Junior will make significant changes to the lineup.
**Brazil vs. Paraguay Kickoff Time:** The match kicks off on Friday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m. PT at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Here are the kickoff times in various regions.
### Match Schedule
– **USA/Canada:** Friday, June 28, 9 p.m. ET
– **UK:** Saturday, June 29, 2 a.m. BST
– **Australia:** Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m. AEST
– **India:** Saturday, June 29, 6:30 a.m. IST
### Group D Standings (Copa America 2024)
| Pos. | Team | GP | W-D-L | Goals | Goals against | Points |
|——|————-|—-|——–|——-|—————|——–|
| 1. | Colombia | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2. | Brazil | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3. | Costa Rica | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. | Paraguay | 1 | 0-0-1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
### Lineups and Team News
Brazil maintains consistency with Savio, Paqueta, and Vinicius supporting Rodrygo as the lead striker. The defensive lineup includes Alisson in goal, supported by Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, and Wendell.
The Paraguay team must be cautious as Velazquez and Cubas are at risk of suspension due to yellow cards. Noteworthy players for Paraguay include Enciso, Arce, and Almiron.
### Live Streaming Information
Viewers in the USA can watch on channels FS1, UniMas, and TUDN, with streaming available on Fubo, Fox Sports App, and ViX. UK viewers can catch the action on Premier Sports Player, and Canadian fans can tune in on TSN or its streaming platforms. Optus Sport is the broadcaster in Australia.
Unfortunately, there is no confirmed TV coverage for viewers in India. Fans can consider VPN services to access live streams if the match is not locally available.
Enjoy the game between Brazil and Paraguay!
