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90+5'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+4'

Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) commits a rough challenge and Piero Maza blows his whistle for an infringement.
90+1'

The linesman raises his flag. Salomon Rondon (Venezuela) is adjudged offside.
90+1'

Jesus Andres Ramirez Diaz (Venezuela) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
90

We will have 4 min. of added time.
88'

Fernando Batista decides to make a substitution. Nahuel Ferraresi will be replaced by Jesus Andres Ramirez Diaz (Venezuela).
88'

That's the end of the game for Julio Enciso, who is replaced by Mathias Villasanti (Paraguay).
87'

Eduard Bello (Venezuela) takes out his opponent with a horrible challenge and is relieved when the referee only shows him a yellow card.
85'

Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
84'

The resulting corner from Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) is cleared.
80'

Gustavo Alfaro has decided to make a change. Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) replaces Diego Gomez.
80'

Substitution. Fabian Balbuena (Paraguay) has come on for Miguel Almiron.
80'

Substitution. Telasco Segovia (Venezuela) on for Cristian Casseres.
79'

Fernando Batista has decided to substitute Darwin Machis and he is replaced by Eduard Bello (Venezuela).
76'

Jhonder Cadiz (Venezuela) receives a precise pass inside the box and takes a shot that flies just wide of the left post.
74'

GOAL! Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) scores with a header from close range after Julio Enciso headed a pin-point lofted cross into his path. It's 2:1.
72'

Paraguay quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
70'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jon Aramburu (Venezuela) was quite harsh and Piero Maza didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
68'

Jhonder Cadiz (Venezuela) goes into the book for a horrible tackle. A yellow card is necessary in this case.
66'

The referee signals a substitution. Jhonder Cadiz (Venezuela) is brought on as a substitute for Jefferson Savarino.
63'

Omar Alderete (Paraguay) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
59'

Goal! Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) fires home from very close range after latching on to a pass from Junior Alonso. The score is 1:1.
57'

Junior Alonso (Paraguay) takes a first-time shot inside the box after latching onto a nice lofted pass, but the effort is blocked and spins away to safety.
56'

The ball is cleared after Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.
54'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
53'

Darwin Machis (Venezuela) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
50'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
50'

Junior Alonso (Paraguay) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety. The linesman points to the corner flag, Paraguay are going to take it.
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Gustavo Alfaro gives a chance to Antonio Sanabria and Isidro Pitta (Paraguay) is off.
46'

Gustavo Alfaro has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Angel Romero (Paraguay) comes on the pitch for Ramon Sosa.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+5'

The end of the first half.
45+3'

The free kick is delivered by Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
45+3'

Cristian Casseres (Venezuela) is cautioned by the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
45+2'

Darwin Machis (Venezuela) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Piero Maza saw the whole situation. A free kick has been awarded to Paraguay.
45+2'

Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort.
45

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
44'

Ramon Sosa (Paraguay) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
43'

The resulting set piece, sent into the penalty area by Miguel Almiron (Paraguay), was easily dealt with by one of the defenders.
41'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) steps up to the penalty spot. He attempts to confuse the goalkeeper by stopping in the middle of his run up and sends the ball to the bottom left corner, but Rafael Romo keeps his cool to thwart him.
41'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
38'

Jon Aramburu (Venezuela) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Piero Maza signals.
38'

Nahuel Ferraresi (Venezuela) is penalised for holding. Piero Maza signals a set piece. Paraguay are given a penalty!
38'

It seemed like Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
38'

Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.
35'

Juan Caceres (Paraguay) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Piero Maza had an easy-decision to make.
34'

Darwin Machis (Venezuela) receives an accurate pass and attempts to threaten the goalkeeper with his long-range strike. Unfortunately for him, his effort goes high above the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
33'

Fernando Batista is stunned as referee Piero Maza shows him a yellow card. What was that for?
31'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) receives a lofted pass in the goal area and unleashes a dangerous header which sails a few inches over the bar!
28'

Junior Alonso (Paraguay) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
25'

Goal! Jon Aramburu (Venezuela) collects a pass and without hesitation fires an unstoppable shot into the bottom left corner.
24'

The resulting corner, taken by Miguel Almiron (Paraguay), comes to nothing.
24'

Juan Caceres (Paraguay) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat. Paraguay have been awarded a corner kick.
21'

A cross from Julio Enciso (Paraguay) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
20'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
20'

Nahuel Ferraresi (Venezuela) makes a rough challenge and Piero Maza blows his whistle for a foul. There is a free kick near the sideline to Paraguay.
16'

Ramon Sosa (Paraguay) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
14'

The resulting set piece from Paraguay is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
14'

Great solo effort by Julio Enciso (Paraguay) as he tricks his way through two defenders before firing a drive from just outside of the box towards the top right corner. The goalkeeper is ready and produces a stunning save.
12'

Piero Maza shows a yellow card to Miguel Navarro (Venezuela) for his blatant foul.
11'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) is adjudged offside.
11'

Paraguay slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
9'

Jefferson Savarino (Venezuela) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Roberto Fernandez.
9'

Omar Alderete (Paraguay) commits a foul after bringing down his opponent with a slide tackle. Free kick. Venezuela will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
8'

Juan Caceres (Paraguay) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Venezuela.
7'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Miguel Navarro (Venezuela).
7'

Wonderful movement by Venezuela. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
3'

The free kick is taken by Darwin Machis (Venezuela), but ball is cleared.
3'

Omar Alderete (Paraguay) makes a slide tackle, but referee Piero Maza blows for a foul. Venezuela have a free kick.
1'

The corner is swung in but Paraguay can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
1'

Juan Caceres (Paraguay) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance. Paraguay win a corner.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out at last! Paraguay will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Piero Maza.

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