The one by one of Chile’s victory against Paraguay

Chile faced off against Paraguay, in their last match prior to what will be the Copa América in the United States. The victory of those led by Ricardo Gareca means they travel with full confidence for the commitments they will have to face. Let’s remember that the national teams will face off against Peru, Argentina and Canada.

The one on one of Chile vs Paraguay

Claudio Bravo – (5): The captain had physical discomfort during the first half. Despite that, he saved a mid-range shot and showed confidence, which is always contagious in the defensive block. The goalkeeper had to be replaced due to his injury during the first half.

Mauritius Island – (5.5): Good game by Huaso, who constantly went on the attack, actively participating in the right sector, where Chile’s attack was focused in the first period. The winger performed well and is, for the Copa América, a permanent fixture for Gareca. Who belongs to Independiente left for Felipe Loyola

Matías Catalán – (6): Correct meeting of the Talleres footballer. Despite playing as a center back, due to a matter of urgency, Catalán showed a good level providing security both to the defense and to his teammate, Igor Lichnovsky.

Igor Lichnovsky – (5): The player belonging to América de México was attentive to the coverage. Despite not being so demanded by the Paraguayan forward, the center-back passed the test in a defense formed urgently due to the losses of Paulo Díaz and Guillermo Maripán.

Claudio Bravo came out with discomfort at halftime. Image: Andres Pina/Photosport

Gabriel Suazo – (7): The best ever! The Colo Colo youth squad showed that he plays in Europe and in one of the most important leagues in the world. Suazo constantly won the last line and participated in the pressure when scoring, this allowed him to assist Víctor Dávila on two occasions.

Erick Pulgar – (4.5): Together with Marcelino he was also unable to control the Paraguayan midfield, although he had greater confidence when playing and being attentive to covering the spaces left in the defense, the Flamengo player was replaced in the second half by Rodrigo Echeverría

Marcelino Nunez – (4): It cost the midfielder, who had a poor game against the Paraguayans. The Norwich footballer failed to control the midfield and the Guaraní game, being surpassed on more than one occasion. The former UC lost key balls, so he couldn’t find his game.

Diego Valdes – (6): Little by little demonstrating why he is a figure in Mexican soccer. Who has received criticism on more than one occasion for his performance in the national team, today showed passages of good football, where he also collaborated with an assist for Eduardo Vargas’ goal. A match that can fill you with confidence thinking about the Copa América. Upon being replaced, he retired to a national ovation.

Diego Valdés stood out in Chile's new duel at the National Stadium. Image: Andres Pina/Photosport

Alexis Sánchez – (6): One of those called to command La Roja in the next matches was participatory for much of the first 45′. Alexis, who in the second half took over as captain, had to constantly go back to develop the game, which brought results to the national team to achieve the first and third goals of the match.

Victor Dávila – (7): Another figure’s dream night! The CSKA Moscow footballer took advantage of two Suazo crosses to score with a header and help La Roja go 2-0 at halftime. Dávila, who has shown a good level since Gareca’s arrival, added bonuses to be the undisputed starter in the Tigre scheme.

Eduardo Vargas – (6): He had little participation in the first half, but the attacker appeared in the second stage. Edu had to go back to participate more in the game, this allowed him to warn with a weak shot around 50′ and two minutes later they hugged each other and managed to score, again, for the national team, after a pass from Diego Valdés. Turboman was fired under applause from the national fans.

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Gabriel Arias (45′) – (5): The goalkeeper who acts in Racing was not required, where he had to face the large number of deviated Guaraní shots. Despite this, he was attentive when ordering the defense and when going out to cut off dangerous plays.

Eduardo Vargas scored again for the Chilean team. Image: Pepe Alvujar/Photosport

Felipe Loyola (62′): Bad fortune for the Huachipato side. The footballer was only able to act for 18 minutes, after showing signs of discomfort, after a sweep. The coaching staff decided to replace him to take care of him. He played a few minutes to be evaluated.

Rodrigo Echeverría (62′) – (5): The Huracán de Argentino man entered when the match was already completely settled. The task was correct, despite the fact that on more than one occasion it was easily surpassed by the Paraguayan midfielders.

Ben Brereton (71′) – (3): The attacker did not have a good job. Ben had little participation and unfortunately he lost most of the balls he received. Near the end he had a clear one-on-one after a great pass from Alexis, which he ended up wasting after finishing weakly. He continues to lose ground in the ownership dispute.

Marcos Bolados (71′) – (5.5): Good entry from the man from Colo Colo, who tried to combine with his teammates, despite the fact that the game was already settled. The footballer continues to fight to be on Chile’s final roster.