
Colombia vs Paraguay, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
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Colombia are hosting Paraguay
at Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Goal! Colombia 1, Paraguay 0. Luis Díaz (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Jhon Arias.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Julio Enciso (Paraguay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Ávalos.
- 3': Attempt missed. Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 4': Foul by Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay).
- 4': Luis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Foul by Julio Enciso (Paraguay).
- 5': Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Jhon Durán (Colombia).
- 9': Omar Alderete (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Corner, Paraguay. Conceded by Richard Ríos.
- 10': Attempt missed. Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Miguel Almirón following a corner.
- 12': Attempt missed. Julio Enciso (Paraguay) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Diego Gómez (Paraguay) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 13': Goal! Colombia 2, Paraguay 0. Jhon Durán (Colombia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luis Díaz following a fast break.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Paraguay) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Ávalos with a headed pass.
- 15': Corner, Paraguay. Conceded by Johan Mojica.
- 20': Attempt saved. Gabriel Ávalos (Paraguay) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Juan José Cáceres with a cross.
- 22': Carlos Cuesta (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Julio Enciso (Paraguay).
- 23': Foul by Julio Enciso (Paraguay).
- 23': Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Julio Enciso (Paraguay) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Júnior Alonso.
- 25': Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Jhon Durán (Colombia).
- 25': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 25': Miguel Almirón (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Diego Gómez (Paraguay) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
- 27': Foul by Júnior Alonso (Paraguay).
- 27': Jhon Arias (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay).
- 28': Jhon Arias (Colombia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by Jhon Lucumí (Colombia).
- 30': Julio Enciso (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay).
- 31': Jhon Durán (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 35': Julio Enciso (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Miguel Almirón.
- 38': Delay in match because of an injury Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Attempt saved. Luis Díaz (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by James Rodríguez with a through ball.
- 42': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Roberto Fernández.
- 43': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Matías Galarza Fonda.
- 43': Attempt missed. Jhon Durán (Colombia) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 44': Foul by Carlos Cuesta (Colombia).
- 44': Julio Enciso (Paraguay) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Attempt saved. Diego Gómez (Paraguay) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Miguel Almirón (Paraguay) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Ávalos following a fast break.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. Assisted by Julio Enciso.
- 45'+3': Corner, Paraguay. Conceded by Daniel Muñoz.
- 45'+4': Goal! Colombia 2, Paraguay 1. Júnior Alonso (Paraguay) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Gómez with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Colombia 2, Paraguay 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Colombia 2, Paraguay 1.
- 45': Substitution, Paraguay. Gustavo Velázquez replaces Juan José Cáceres.
- 46': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Paraguay).
- 46': Jhon Arias (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Diego Gómez (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Johan Mojica (Colombia).
- 48': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 48': Miguel Almirón (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Foul by Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay).
- 49': Luis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Matías Galarza Fonda (Paraguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julio Enciso.
- 50': Corner, Paraguay. Conceded by Carlos Cuesta.
- 51': Attempt missed. Fabián Balbuena (Paraguay) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Diego Gómez with a cross following a corner.
- 51': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 51': Julio Enciso (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Attempt missed. Diego Gómez (Paraguay) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 53': Attempt saved. Miguel Almirón (Paraguay) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andrés Cubas.
- 56': Offside, Paraguay. Miguel Almirón is caught offside.
- 57': Attempt missed. Jhon Durán (Colombia) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 58': Attempt missed. Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 60': Attempt missed. Gabriel Ávalos (Paraguay) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 60': Attempt saved. James Rodríguez (Colombia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luis Díaz with a cross.
- 62': Substitution, Paraguay. Antonio Sanabria replaces Gabriel Ávalos.
- 62': Substitution, Colombia. Jaminton Campaz replaces James Rodríguez.
- 62': Substitution, Colombia. Yerry Mina replaces Jhon Arias.
- 62': Goal! Colombia 2, Paraguay 2. Julio Enciso (Paraguay) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
- 65': VAR Decision: Goal Paraguay - Colombia 2-2 Paraguay (Julio Enciso).
- 70': Offside, Paraguay. Miguel Almirón is caught offside.
- 71': Delay in match because of an injury Julio Enciso (Paraguay).
- 73': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Substitution, Paraguay. Ramón Sosa replaces Julio Enciso because of an injury.
- 74': Substitution, Paraguay. Mathías Villasanti replaces Matías Galarza Fonda.
- 75': Foul by Fabián Balbuena (Paraguay).
- 75': Luis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Foul by Jhon Durán (Colombia).
- 75': Ramón Sosa (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Offside, Paraguay. Miguel Almirón is caught offside.
- 81': Foul by Luis Díaz (Colombia).
- 81': Ramón Sosa (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Luis Díaz (Colombia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Delay in match because of an injury Roberto Fernández (Paraguay).
- 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Fabián Balbuena.
- 85': Roberto Fernández (Paraguay) is shown the yellow card.
- 86': Attempt missed. Yerry Mina (Colombia) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jaminton Campaz with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Foul by Gustavo Velázquez (Paraguay).
- 86': Luis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 86': Gustavo Velázquez (Paraguay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Attempt saved. Jhon Durán (Colombia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luis Díaz.
- 87': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Roberto Fernández.
- 88': Attempt missed. Yerry Mina (Colombia) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jaminton Campaz with a cross following a corner.
- 89': Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Jaminton Campaz (Colombia).
- 89': Jaminton Campaz (Colombia) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Diego Gómez (Paraguay).
- 90'+1': Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Paraguay).
- 90'+3': Richard Ríos (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Paraguay. Ángel Romero replaces Diego Gómez.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Jhon Durán (Colombia) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Yerry Mina with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 90'+5': Delay in match because of an injury Jhon Durán (Colombia).
- 90'+6': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+8': Foul by Carlos Cuesta (Colombia).
- 90'+8': Ángel Romero (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Delay in match because of an injury Júnior Alonso (Paraguay).
- 90'+9': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+12': Second Half ends, Colombia 2, Paraguay 2.
- 0': Match ends, Colombia 2, Paraguay 2.
Statistics
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13 | Fouls | 13 |
4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
3 | Offsides | 0 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
3 | Saves | 3 |
39 | Possession | 61 |
21 | SHOTS | 10 |
6 | ON GOAL | 5 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
152 | Accurate Passes | 260 |
209 | Passes | 337 |
0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
3 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
16 | Crosses | 14 |
0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
38 | Long Balls | 48 |
15 | Accurate Long Balls | 15 |
0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
7 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
9 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
16 | Tackles | 9 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
10 | Interceptions | 4 |
29 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
29 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Venue: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
Attendance: 42,262
Venue: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
Attendance: 42,262
WCQ - CONMEBOL Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Argentina | 14 | +18 | 31 |
2 | Ecuador | 14 | +8 | 23 |
3 | Uruguay | 14 | +7 | 21 |
4 | Brazil | 14 | +4 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Colombia (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
12 | Camilo Vargas (GK) |
3 | Jhon Lucumí |
2 | Carlos Cuesta |
17 | Johan Mojica |
21 | Daniel Muñoz |
10 | James Rodríguez |
16 | Jefferson Lerma |
6 | Richard Ríos |
14 | Jhon Durán |
7 | Luis Díaz |
11 | Jhon Arias |
Paraguay (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
12 | Gatito Fernández (GK) ![]() |
3 | Omar Alderete |
5 | Fabián Balbuena |
6 | Júnior Alonso |
4 | Juan Cáceres |
19 | Julio Enciso |
8 | Diego Gómez |
14 | Andrés Cubas ![]() |
18 | Gabriel Ávalos |
15 | Matías Galarza ![]() |
10 | Miguel Almirón |
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