Paraguay

Paraguay vs. Chile

Paraguay receives Chile at the “Defensores del Chaco” stadium at 18:50 ET.
Probable line up:
Justo Villar
Marcos Caceres, Julio Cesar Caceres, Julio Manzur, Denis Caniza
Enrique Vera, Edgar Barreto, Victor Caceres, Cristina Riveros
Nelson Haedo and “Tacuara” Cardozo
Benfica star, Cardozo, will get another chance due to Salvador Cabanas suspension and Roque’s injury.
Deniza Caniza will be on ... [read]

Paraguay stumbles in Uruguay and redeems itself in Ecuador

This past week, we had two away games before Uruguay and Ecuador.
We only brought back one point, but since no one won all six points that were in play, we are still comfortably leading by four points.
After our defeat in Uruguay and considering how well Ecuador played against Brazil, our ... [read]

Paraguay prepares to face Uruguay and Ecuador

Manager “Tata” Martino released the 28 man roster he prepared for Paraguay’s two upcoming away games. We play Uruguay on March 28, followed by Ecuador on April 1. Paraguay is leading the South American standings by six points and a victory at either venue could clinch a spot in South ... [read]

Perfect Paraguay adds half a dozen points

In a close game in Asunción, Paraguay defeats Peru 1-0 and once again stretches its lead to 23 points.
We are so close to South Africa we can see the giraffes!
Pre-game preparation
The excitement and happiness generated by the Albirroja is completely unprecedented. For example, recently elected president Fernando Lugo ... [read]

Cabanas again!, Wonderful play gives Paraguay 1-0 victory over Colombia

In a demonstration of sheer brilliance, Salvador Cabanas’ deceiving body language fakes out the entire stadium.
This victory reaffirms Paraguay’s lead over South America.
See the goal below…
Un abrazo,

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Paraguay prepares to face Colombia and Peru

Paraguay’s coach, Gerardo Martino, has included two novelties in the roster released yesterday evening in Asuncion.
Ariel Bogado (Atlas, Mexico) and Osvaldo Martinez (Libertad, Paraguay) have both become Paraguay internationals for the first time in their careers. Bogado has earned his ticket through his excellent performance in his first season in Mexico. ... [read]

Paraguay 2 - Venezuela 0

Paraguay received Venezuela in Asuncion, and with this new victory, we have stretched our lead over the South American group.
Recently, Venezuela has been a difficult opponent for the Albirroja, both at home and away. For example, for France 98, the game was ending in a 0-0 draw. Finally, the coach put on the “Tanque” Torres and ... [read]

Paraguay draws with Argentina and stays on top

Paraguay went to Argentina looking to win, but only brought one point home.
Argentina started the game at a furious pace, which lasted for about ten minutes.
Soon after, Abondanzieri and Heinze fouled up a defensive play while under pressure from Haedo. Heinze scored an own goal, and about ten minutes later Tevez was sent off.
At this point Argentina ... [read]

Next, Argentina and Venezuela

Gerardo “Tata” Martino released the list of twenty-five players for the upcoming games against Argentina and Venezuela on September 6th and 8th, respectively. (more…)
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