Who Won In The Copa America – Argentina Vs Paraguay Match?

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Argentina Vs Paraguay

During the Copa America Argentina vs Paraguay the former won. The goal was 1-0 and it was an amazing match.  It was held at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia. Fortunately it was Papu Gomez’s 10th minute goal that made the difference and Argentina won the match. It secured its spot in the knockout stages. Also this win was Argentina’s second on the trot. So it got even closer to winning its 15th Copa America title.  Plus this is also the first time for Paraguay to lose to Argentina in the five games. 

Argentina has now won fifteen games and they looked good in the patches. But they did not really dominate the game. Further the early goal gave them the side advantage but Paraguay too played really well.  They came close during a couple of occasions but they failed because of the keeper. This made Argentina to be at the top of Group A. Paraguay still has a good chance to show their metal during the knockouts. Here you can find some facts about both the teams. 

Argentina vs Paraguay 

Argentina has secured their place in the quarterfinals of Copa America with the 1-0 record. They won the match against Paraguay. By doing this Messi has equalled the record. 

Who scored the goal? 

The player who scored the goal in the match is Alejandro Gomez. It was the first half strikes of his that made his team win the match. It is one of the tournaments best goals so far. In the first half the victors were dominant and they tested the opposing goal keeper Antony Silva three times. But they suffered late to hold on to the three points. 

Further when the ten minutes arrived they found the first golden chance. Lionel Messi beat a defender and created a space. Then he played a ball out wide to Angel Di Maria and from here the PSG winger played in a filthy ball to Gomez. This veteran player finished it with class. 

The team Paraguay despite getting some speed was not able to give a shot. They made it three straight halves and Argentina did not allow an effort on frame. Further Argentina did appear they had gone up 2-0 before the break. But Lionel Messi was offside which resulted in goal being disallowed.

Also in the second half Argentina was in control till Paraguay was able to receive composure on the ball late. They may have got more chances then in the first half. But nothing happened as Argentina recorded back-to-back clean shots. At last Paraguay finished with two shots on the goal. It never appeared as a threat. The victory of Argentina lead Group A with seven points. Further Paraguay is in the third place with three points.

Who is Alejandro Gomez? 

Alejandro Darío Gómez is a Argentina football player also known as Papu Gómez. His age is thirty four. Also he plays as a forward, winger or attacking midfielder for Spanish club Sevilla. He began his career in the club in his home country with Arsenal de Sarandí and then he joined San Lorenzo in 2009. After that he joined the Italian club Catania. In 2003 he became a part of Italian club Catania. 

Although he is a citizen of Argentina he also has the citizenship of Argentina and Italy. He took part in the 2021 Copa América campaign and played well. 

On 26 January 2021 the La Liga club Sevilla shared that they are signing of Gómez a deal till June 2024. Further he is a diminutive player who uses his quick feet in the field. Also he has lots of talent as he is creative, technically gifted and dynamic. 

Conclusion 

Argentina vs Paraguay match did not have that aspect which many expected. But still it was worthwhile to watch.

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