Tag Archives: Paraguay
Paraguay poised for Brazil shock
We now know two of the four teams who will contest the semi-finals of the Copa America, after Uruguay and Peru upset the odds in Saturday’s quarter-finals. Paraguay and Venezuela will be looking to do something similar when they take on Brazil and Chile respectively.
The Brazilians have been poor thus far and we feel there [...]
Paraguay coach unconcerned by Spanish threat
Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has insisted his team have nothing to fear from facing Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The South Americans set up a last-eight meeting with the European champions after defeating Japan on penalties on Monday but will start the game as underdogs as tournament outsiders (Paraguay 50/1 to win World Cup outright).
Whereas [...]
Paraguay suffer Ireland defeat
Paraguay’s preparations for the World Cup in South Africa received a setback when they were beaten 2-1 by the Republic of Ireland (Paraguay 66/1 – Outright).
Kevin Doyle and Liam Lawrence were on target for the Irish, before Lucas Barrios reduced the arrears 13 minutes into the second half.
Ireland would have been going to the World [...]
Santa Cruz delivers Paraguay win
Paraguay (50/1 to win World Cup 2010) needed a late penalty from Roque Santa Cruz to earn a 1-0 win over North Korea on Saturday.
Santa Cruz beat keeper Ri Myong Guk after the referee ruled substitute Nam Song Chol had handled the ball in the area.
Paraguay hit the post twice in a seven-minute spell midway [...]
Paraguay to end Venezuela dream