Colombia defeats Paraguay 1-0 in Copa America ## Colombia defeats Paraguay 1-0 in Copa America **Brasilia, Brazil (June 23, 2022) - Colombia defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a Copa America Group A match on Thursday night.** Miguel Borja scored the game's only goal in the 80th minute, giving Colombia their first win of the tournament. Paraguay had a few chances to score in the first half, but they couldn't find the back of the net. Colombia was more dangerous in the second half, and they eventually broke through Paraguay's defense late in the match. The win moves Colombia into second place in Group A, behind Argentina. Paraguay is now in third place, and they will need to win their next match to stay in contention for a spot in the knockout round. ### Miguel Borja's goal Miguel Borja scored the game-winning goal in the 80th minute after a long pass from Juan Cuadrado. Borja controlled the ball with his chest and then fired a shot into the bottom corner of the net. The goal was Borja's first of the tournament, and it was a crucial one for Colombia. The win gives them a good chance of reaching the knockout round, and it also gives them confidence heading into their next match against Ecuador. ## Other key moments * Paraguay had a great chance to score in the first half when Miguel Almiron was one-on-one with Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina. But Ospina made a great save to keep the score level. * Colombia had a few other chances to score in the second half, but they were unable to find the back of the net until Borja's goal. * Paraguay pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but they were unable to break through Colombia's defense. ### Tactical analysis Colombia started the match in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Borja playing as the lone striker. Paraguay started in a 4-4-2 formation, with Almiron and Angel Romero playing up front. Colombia was the more aggressive team from the start, and they created more chances in the first half. Paraguay was more defensive, but they had a few good chances on the counterattack. In the second half, Colombia continued to push forward, and they eventually found the breakthrough late in the match. Paraguay made a few substitutions in an attempt to change the game, but they were unable to find an equalizer. ### Conclusion Colombia's win over Paraguay was a crucial one for their hopes of reaching the knockout round of the Copa America. Borja's goal was the difference, and it gives Colombia a lot of confidence heading into their next match against Ecuador. Paraguay, on the other hand, will need to win their next match to stay in contention for a spot in the knockout round. They will face Argentina in their next match, and it will be a difficult task to get a result against the tournament favorites.
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