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90+7'

The match has just finished.
90+5'

Taty Castellanos (Argentina) plants his close-range header just wide of the left post after a cross into the box. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
90+4'

Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Paraguay have a free kick.
90+3'

The Argentina players are exchanging some short passes.
90

6 additional min. will be played.
90'

Substitution. Miguel Almiron makes way for Kaku (Paraguay).
87'

The corner evades everyone in the centre and ends up at the back post where Taty Castellanos (Argentina) sends a wild header high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.
87'

Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner.
86'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Julian Alvarez as he is replaced by Taty Castellanos (Argentina).
85'

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Anderson Daronco blows for a foul.
84'

Isidro Pitta (Paraguay) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
82'

Gustavo Alfaro decides to make a substitution. Julio Enciso will be replaced by Ramon Sosa (Paraguay).
82'

A substitution has been made. Damian Bobadilla is replaced by Mathias Villasanti (Paraguay).
81'

The referee is firm and issues Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) a deserved yellow card.
80'

Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
78'

Lionel Scaloni has decided to make a change. Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) replaces Nahuel Molina.
77'

Substitution. Leandro Paredes (Argentina) has come on for Enzo Fernandez.
75'

The resulting corner from Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
74'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The ball goes behind for a corner. Paraguay will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
73'

Isidro Pitta (Paraguay) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
72'

Gustavo Alfaro prepares a substitution. Diego Gomez is replaced by Angel Romero (Paraguay).
72'

Here's the change. Antonio Sanabria leaves the pitch and Isidro Pitta (Paraguay) comes on as a substitute.
71'

Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) makes a strong challenge and Anderson Daronco blows for a foul.
70'

Anderson Daronco interrupts the game. One of the players from Paraguay won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
69'

Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.
68'

Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) brings an opponent down and Anderson Daronco interrupts the game.
66'

The game is interrupted. Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
64'

Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Anderson Daronco blows for a foul.
64'

Substitution. Alexis Mac Allister will be replaced by Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina).
61'

Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
60'

The referee blows his whistle as Julio Enciso (Paraguay) was too aggressive in his challenge. A free kick has been awarded to Argentina.
59'

Paraguay can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
58'

Diego Gomez (Paraguay) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. It will be a corner kick for Paraguay.
53'

A player from Argentina commits a rough challenge. Anderson Daronco blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
50'

Great teamplay by Argentina as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
49'

Anderson Daronco shows a yellow card to Andres Cubas (Paraguay) for his blatant foul.
48'

Referee Anderson Daronco points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Omar Alderete (Paraguay) goes wild in celebration.
48'

Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible offside. The Paraguay players aren’t happy.
47'

It's in the back of the net! Diego Gomez sends a cross in from the set piece and Omar Alderete (Paraguay) leaps high to connect with it on the edge of the 6-yard box. His close-range header goes inside the left post and the score changes to 2:1.
46'

Anderson Daronco couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Leonardo Balerdi (Argentina) and blew his whistle.
46'

Lionel Scaloni makes a switch. Leonardo Balerdi is coming on in place of Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) at the start of the second period.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
45

The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
43'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) is able to continue to play.
42'

The game is interrupted now, Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
40'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) weaves his way through opponents and strikes the ball from the edge of the area, but it's blocked by a defender.
40'

The Argentina players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
37'

Rough tackle by Omar Alderete (Paraguay). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
35'

A player from Argentina commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
33'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Omar Alderete (Paraguay) was quite harsh and Anderson Daronco didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
32'

5:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The number of shots on goal at present is 1:1.
29'

Neat passing move from Argentina in order to create new attacking opportunities.
27'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) commits a foul and Anderson Daronco immediately signals a free kick.
25'

Lionel Messi (Argentina) receives a well-played pass inside the penalty area and shoots. He sends the ball into orbit. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
24'

Argentina enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike. Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 29:71.
23'

Paraguay are ruled offside.
22'

Nahuel Molina (Argentina) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Anderson Daronco blows his whistle for a foul.
22'

Anderson Daronco has a clear sight and sees a foul from Gustavo Gomez (Paraguay).
19'

GOOOOOAL! Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) finds space in the box from the lofted pass and lands the perfect scissor-kick goal. G.O.A.T? Probably not, but it’s 1:1.
19'

Diego Gomez (Paraguay) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
18'

Gustavo Gomez (Paraguay) latches on to a superb cross inside the box but only hits the crossbar with a fine header. What a chance!
18'

Diego Gomez (Paraguay) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
16'

Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
15'

It looks like Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) saw red with that tackle. Anderson Daronco won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
14'

Anderson Daronco interrupts the game. One of the players from Paraguay won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
11'

Referee Anderson Daronco points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) goes wild in celebration. Goal! Enzo Fernandez sends a precise cross into the box, Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) latches on to it and puts the ball into the bottom right corner. He makes it 0:1.
11'

Wait! Referee Anderson Daronco immediately makes the VAR signal, most likely to see if there was an offside in the build-up play.
11'

GOAL DISALLOWED! Controversy and anger as Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) has a goal ruled out, incredibly, for offside.
10'

A player from Paraguay commits a rough challenge. Anderson Daronco blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
9'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) strikes a volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his effort.
9'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
8'

Diego Gomez (Paraguay) gets to the ball from the resulting corner and tries his luck with a shot, but one of the defenders steps in to block the effort. The linesman points to the corner flag, Paraguay are going to take it.
8'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) takes a short corner kick.
5'

Anderson Daronco blows his whistle. Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) commits a foul after dangerous play.
4'

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
3'

The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Paraguay was in an offside position.
2'

Argentina seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
1'

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

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

Anderson Daronco was nominated as the referee for this game.

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