Paraguay are slowly recovering from their defeat to Chile and are prepared to face Brazil tomorrow night in Recife. The ball starts rolling at 20:50ET.
What can we expect after our horrific display on Saturday night? I’m slightly optimistic for a better result.
First, our defensive line of four will be improved. We missed three [...]

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 if Morel Rodriguez [...]

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 gave all government employees [...]

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,

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. He is [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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

They scored six goals on Sunday, becoming the highest scoring foreigners in the first division that day.

Another outstanding performance by the Albirroja led to an awaited victory over Brazil. Fans packed the “Defensores del Chaco” in Asuncion, in a sea of red, white and blue. Paraguay had its ups and downs during the game, but with high concentration, perfect teamwork, and character; we were able to keep the Brazilians [...]