Brazil beat Paraguay to claim first win in Copa América 2024

The Brazilian national team shined with a good night from Vinicius Júnior

Brazil imposed its dominance from the start of the match played at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it was Paraguay that had the first chance to score in the 15th minute with a shot by Damián Bobadilla that was deflected by goalkeeper Alisson.

Soon the Brazil’s selection had the clearest chance at goal in the 31st minute with a penalty kick, but Paquetá sent his shot just wide of the left post.

Four minutes later, Vinicius Junior He scored the first goal with a cross shot inside the area after receiving a pass from Paquetá.

Vinicius excelled and the Brazilian national team confirmed its status as a candidate

Brazil came close to scoring the second goal in the 42nd minute with a powerful shot by Bruno Guimaráes that hit the crossbar. A minute later, Savinho converted by pushing the ball into the six-yard box after a weak deflection by defender Matías Espinoza. In replacement time of the first half, Vinicius Junior He scored his double when defender Omar Alderete bounced the ball off his right foot while trying to keep it away from his goal.

Paraguay pulled one back in the 48th minute with a powerful left-footed shot from outside the area by Alderete, who sent the ball in just inside the left post.

Alisson prevented Paraguay’s second goal in the 51st minute when he deflected a dangerous shot from Julio Enciso.

The fourth goal of Brazil He fell in the 65th minute via a penalty kick that Paquetá converted with a soft touch that deceived goalkeeper Rodrigo Morinigo, who dived to his right side.

Paraguay finished the match with one man less due to the expulsion of Andrés Cubas, who saw the red card in the 81st minute for kicking Douglas when both players were down after challenging for the ball.

On the last day of Group D, which will be played on Tuesday, Brazil will face Colombia, and Paraguay will face Costa Rica.