Paraguay, Colombia’s first rival in the Copa América, remains in the doldrums

Paraguay faced a tough defeat against Chile in a friendly match held in Santiago, as part of the preparation for the Copa América 2024, which will take place in United States starting June 20.

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The Paraguayan team, led by the Argentine Daniel Garnero, They fell 3-0, prolonging their worrying scoring drought and adding more doubts to their performance ahead of the continental tournament.

The match, which was the Chilean team’s last friendly before the start of the Copa América, showed a strong and effective local team in its opportunities. Chile opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header from the forward Victor Davilawho repeated the formula at 37, both assisted by left back Gabriel Suazo.

Eduardo Vargas He sealed the score with a powerful right hand in the 53rd minute, taking advantage of a Paraguayan defense that showed serious weaknesses.

Paraguay, which barely generated any clear chances, seemed powerless against the Chilean goal. Despite registering nearly 20 shots, only two of them went on goal, a fact that reflects the team’s lack of precision and forcefulness. This offensive deficiency has been a constant for those led by Garnero, who have not scored a goal for almost eight months.

In the last year, Paraguay has only scored three goals in nine gameswith scores against Nicaragua (2-0) and Bolivia (1-0), results that contrast with the negative streak in more demanding matches.

The situation is worrying for Paraguay, which is in Group D of the Copa América, along with teams of the caliber of Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica. This group is emerging as one of the most competitive in the tournament, and the lack of a goal could be an insurmountable obstacle for Paraguayan aspirations. The South American team has one last chance to adjust its offensive scheme in the friendly against Panama before traveling to the United States, but the signs are not encouraging.

The young man Julio Enciso, one of the main promises of Paraguayan football, has been one of the few lights in the midst of the darkness. However, her talent has not been enough to reverse the lack of effectiveness against the rival goal. Paraguay tried to play offensive football, but the reality is that its game lacks depth and forcefulness, essential elements to compete at a high level in the Copa América.

Meanwhile, Chile closed its preparation in a positive way, filling its players with confidence ahead of the start of the tournament. La Roja will face each other in the Group A to Argentina, the current champion of the tournament, Canada and Peru, with high expectations after the resounding victory over Paraguay.

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The outlook for Paraguay is complex and challenging. The lack of a goal, the adverse statistics and the pressure of a difficult group in the Copa América make up a scenario full of uncertainties. Daniel Garnero and his technical team have little time to find solutions and reverse a negative trend that threatens to complicate their performance in the most important national team tournament in America.