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90+5'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+3'

It seemed like Raphinha (Brazil) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
90+3'

Andres Cubas (Paraguay) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Brazil win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
90

We will have 4 min. of added time.
90'

Brazil force their opponents to concede a corner.
90'

Brazil are showing great team-chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly but finally one of the defending players makes an interception. Corner kick. Brazil will have an opportunity.
90'

The ball goes out of play. Brazil are awarded a corner kick.
89'

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) meets a delivery on the edge of the penalty area and shoots towards the top right corner. He didn't put enough power into the effort, though, and Roberto Fernandez pulls off an easy save. Brazil earn a corner.
89'

Substitution. Danilo (Brazil) in, Vanderson out.
88'

The ball possession at the moment is 72:28.
86'

Gustavo Alfaro prepares a substitution. Miguel Almiron is replaced by Kaku (Paraguay).
86'

Substitution. Junior Alonso will be replaced by Agustin Sandez (Paraguay).
84'

Brazil win a corner.
83'

Gerson (Brazil) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety. Brazil will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
80'

The referee blows his whistle, Brazil are awarded a corner kick.
79'

Carlo Ancelotti decides to make a substitution. Vinicius Junior will be replaced by Richarlison (Brazil).
78'

It's time for a substitution. Gerson (Brazil) comes on in place of Matheus Cunha.
78'

Richarlison (Brazil) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Brazil have been awarded a corner kick.
78'

The keeper doesn't have to worry about this one. Matheus Cunha (Brazil) sacrificed accuracy for power, and thus his attempt went well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
77'

Raphinha (Brazil) runs onto the ball inside the box and smashes it towards the bottom left corner. It's a great effort but an even better save from Roberto Fernandez, who tips the ball around the post.
76'

Vinicius Junior (Brazil) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
74'

Carlo Ancelotti has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Lucas Beraldo replacing Alex Sandro (Brazil).
73'

Junior Alonso (Paraguay) is furious with himself. He latches onto a rebound on the edge of the box and directs a header just over the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brazil.
71'

The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Paraguay.
71'

Paraguay spell of possession comes to an end after a mistake. Paraguay get a corner.
70'

The ball goes out of play and Paraguay have been awarded a corner kick.
70'

Angel Romero (Paraguay) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. Paraguay have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
69'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Gabriel Avalos (Paraguay) replaces Antonio Sanabria.
66'

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement.
64'

A mid-range free kick is awarded to Paraguay out wide and from this angle a cross into the box is likely.
64'

Matheus Cunha (Brazil) was too forceful with his tackle and Facundo Tello interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Paraguay are awarded a free kick.
61'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Angel Romero comes onto the pitch for Diego Gomez (Paraguay).
61'

The substitution has been made. Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) has replaced Mathias Villasanti.
61'

Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) receives a low pass just outside the box and drills a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. Alisson pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
57'

Raphinha (Brazil) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
57'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brazil. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Brazil.
56'

A cross into the box from Casemiro (Brazil) is cleared. The linesman makes the right call and Brazil will have a corner.
56'

The ball is out of play and Brazil manage to earn a corner.
56'

Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The ball goes behind for a corner. Brazil will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
53'

The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Brazil.
53'

Brazil are enjoying a spell of pressure at the moment, but one of the defenders gets it clear. The referee points to the corner flag and Brazil will take a corner.
50'

It seemed like Raphinha (Brazil) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
50'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) trips an opposition player and Facundo Tello signals a foul. It's a free kick to Brazil in a dangerous position.
48'

Brazil hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
46'

Referee Facundo Tello blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+5'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3'

Facundo Tello shows a yellow card to Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) for his blatant foul.
45+3'

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.
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The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
44'

Goal! A precise cut back on the goal line from Matheus Cunha finds Vinicius Junior (Brazil) right in front of goal, and he easily buries the ball low into the middle of the goal. 1:0.
44'

Brazil are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
40'

The ball goes out for a corner. Brazil can continue in their attacking effort.
40'

The ball is cleared after Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The linesman points to the corner flag, Brazil are going to take it.
39'

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the top right corner only for Roberto Fernandez to dive and make a save.
36'

Roberto Fernandez (Paraguay) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
36'

Brazil have an opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
36'

Juan Caceres (Paraguay) commits a foul after making a slide tackle on his opponent. A free kick has been awarded to Brazil.
35'

Matheus Cunha (Brazil) latches on to a cross to head the ball wide of the net. A poor header.
34'

Brazil are awarded a free kick near the side line and the players make their way into the box for the inevitable cross.
34'

A clumsy foul by Diego Gomez (Paraguay) and Facundo Tello blows his whistle. A free kick has been awarded to Brazil.
32'

Some great controlled play and passing from Brazil. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
30'

The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Paraguay.
29'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) connects with a precise cross inside the goalmouth and shoots. One of the defending players reacts in time and clears the ball to safety. Paraguay force a corner. They send men into the box.
29'

Paraguay will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.
28'

The game has begun to heat up. Vinicius Junior (Brazil) challenges an opponent and receives a deserved yellow card for his ugly tackle.
28'

Vinicius Junior (Brazil) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Facundo Tello blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion. Free kick. Paraguay will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
25'

Nightmare of a shot. Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) is first to a rebound inside the 6-yard box but his shot goes high and wide of the goal. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.
22'

Facundo Tello blows for a foul after Casemiro (Brazil) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
19'

Raphinha (Brazil) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
18'

Alex Sandro (Brazil) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked. Brazil have been awarded a corner kick.
18'

Brazil keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
16'

Paraguay are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
12'

Ambitious effort from Vinicius Junior (Brazil). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
10'

Brazil will take a corner kick.
10'

Decent spell from Brazil here and they keep the pressure on until one of the defending players steps in. The referee signals a corner kick to Brazil.
8'

Vanderson (Brazil) hits a first-time shot from the edge of the box low towards the middle of the goal, but Roberto Fernandez is equal to the task and makes a comfortable save.
6'

Brazil are awarded a free kick from mid-range. The position is unsuitable for a direct shot, so expect a cross into the box.
6'

Yellow card. Junior Alonso (Paraguay) goes into the referee's book after a bad challenge.
6'

Junior Alonso (Paraguay) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Facundo Tello blows his whistle for an infringement. A free kick is awarded to Brazil.
3'

Diego Gomez (Paraguay) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
1'

The first half has just begun.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Brazil will have the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Facundo Tello.

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