LUIS DÍAZ SCORE GOAL  AND ASSISTS Highlights and goals of Colombia vs Paraguay (2-2) in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

 

The ‘tricolour’ started well and took advantage of the spaces to attack from the first few minutes, but the ‘albirroja’ were strategically superior, made their opponents look bad and managed to hold on for a valuable

 

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Colombia were held 2-2 by Paraguay in a match where they took advantage of some initial defensive lapses, but ended up looking very poor from a tactical and strategic point of view. Lorenzo didn’t look to make many changes, but Alfaro did take the opportunity to freshen up his lines

94′

The game was slowed down by fouls, a lot of friction and heavy play at the Metropolitano. Durán had been injured in a play and the same is happening to a Paraguay defender. Colombia and their opponents are playing at a high inten

90′

Eight more minutes are added before the end of the match, which is still very intense, hard-fought and with a heavy atmosphere. A lot of strength from both sides in the closing stages, divided balls and disputed plays. Good level from Colombia and Paraguay.

 

2:02 AM4 hours ago

 

84′

 

Paraguay are keeping the result as tight as they can, but Colombia are insisting and being very strong in some duels, they are playing as equals in these last few minutes. Both know the importance of winning this match.

80′

A lot of time has been lost, however, it is once again Colombia who are insisting on Luis Díaz’s flank to get closer to the goal. The game continues to be exciting, intense and hard fought by both teams.

76′

The home side are trying to get lose again, they have looked to the flanks as an alternative and have come closer. Paraguay are trying to win the ball and have been fouled several times in the last few minutes. The match is intense.

 

1:47 AM4 hours ago

 

72′

 

Double change for Paraguay, with Ramón Sosa and Villasanti coming on and Enciso and Galarza coming off. Alfaro will be looking for more play on the wings and for the new players to help out in defence. Colombia are looking to improve.

 

1:42 AM4 hours ago

 

68′

 

Several minutes passed while the VAR, together with referee Tello and the linesman reviewed the play of the goal for an alleged offside. Finally, the referee decided it was a legal goal and Paraguay tied the match. Now another match is played.

 

1:37 AM4 hours ago

 

62′

 

WHAT A GEM, ENCISO! GOLAZOOO! GOAL FOR PARAGUAY!

 

One of the most outstanding players of the visiting team, he found space in the opponent’s area, made himself comfortable in the centre on the edge of the box and struck a stunning shot into the top corner of the Colombian goalkeeper’s net to equalise.

 

1:32 AM4 hours ago

 

57′

 

Colombia gradually began to react, started to win some offensive actions and to build something interesting from the midfield. Paraguay defended well and guarded their area, despite the insistence of their opponents. A very dynamic match.

 

1:27 AM4 hours ago

 

53′

 

Colombia is suffering a lot in his area, it’s difficult to block passes and close spaces so that his rival can not pass. However, the tricolor began to advance its lines and was gaining ground, reached the opposite field, but did not approach the area.

 

1:22 AM4 hours ago

 

49′

 

Paraguay is going with everything towards the attack zone, they entered with attitude and a lot of confidence to go look for the tie. The visitors are managing to unbalance the defenders of Colombia, who look for fouls as an alternative to curb the initiative of the rival.

 

1:17 AM4 hours ago

 

START OF THE SECOND HALF

 

Tello authorizes and the ball already rolls in Barranquilla again, Paraguay had the ball, but lost it and now it is Colombia who seeks to manage the game, however, visitors are showing their strategy.

 

1:12 AM4 hours ago

 

END OF THE FIRST HALF

 

WE’RE GOING TO THE BREAK!

 

Colombia takes the 2-1 victory over Paraguay with goals from Luis Díaz and Jhon Jáder Durán for the team, Junior Alonso got the discount. Both teams had highlights and were giving spaces, it has been a good match.

 

1:07 AM5 hours ago

 

49′

 

GOOOOAL! THE DISCOUNT! GOOOAL FROM PARAGUAY!

 

In the closing of the first half, the visitors had a corner shot and the ball reached the second pole where he appeared solo, because Daniel Muñoz lost the mark, Junior Alonso to send the ball to the bottom of the net.

 

1:02 AM5 hours ago

 

45′

 

Three more minutes are added to this first part. Colombia is again finding spaces to attack and is making use of the bands to reach rival field, but it is being imrpeciso in the passes close to the opposite area.

 

12:57 AM5 hours ago

 

41′

 

PARAGUAY WAS SAVED!

 

James Rodriguez sent a measured assist for Luis Diaz who scored first, but the Paraguayan goalkeeper was attentive to get the ball out in two halves. Both selections regained pace for a moment.

 

12:52 AM5 hours ago

 

37′

 

Battered and very fought party, at this time, receives medical attention Richard Ríos after a crossing with Galarza of Paraguay. The player complained of pain, but it seems that he can continue, just as all the players in Colombia are warming up.

 

12:47 AM5 hours ago

 

33′

 

The ‘tricolor’ secured the second goal and decreased the pace of play, nor is showing a positive image in game. What has happened is that the ‘red ball’ is taking more of the ball and looking for the discount.

 

12:42 AM5 hours ago

 

29′

 

There is a pause in the game due to a fault that referee Facundo Tello had with the intercom. In the action before this moment, Paraguay failed in the action that did not arm since the free throw. Colombia remains alert and there is no news on the arches.

 

12:37 AM5 hours ago

 

25′

 

Paraguay has tried to generate risk in the opposite zone, but is making bad decisions at the last moment. It is difficult to define the actions, but it shows good ideas. Colombia has tried to remain solid in defensive zone.

 

12:32 AM5 hours ago

 

21′

 

Rubbed game for a few moments, the locals try to come out playing short, but it is being difficult by the intensity of the mark that is generating the rival team. The party has balanced its pace and Colombia is trying to control from tenure.

 

12:27 AM5 hours ago

 

17′

 

There was a delay for an action that reviewed the VAR for a possible hand in favor of Paraguay, but the referee determined it to be out of place. After the collection, Colombia was with the ball and tried to play in long, but did not end in anything the intention.

 

12:22 AM5 hours ago

 

13′

 

GOOOAL! THE SECOND! GOOOAL OF COLOMBIA!

 

Good recovery of the ball on home ground, quick start, the ball was left to Luis Díaz who gave a good assistance for Jhon Jáder Durán to stand in front of the goalkeeper and could define with intelligence and location.

 

12:17 AM5 hours ago

 

9′

 

Jhon Arias strong entry on Alderete, the central of Paraguay. Visitors are starting to take more confidence in the offensive side and will now have one of their favorite actions: the standing ball action. Colombia is attentive.

 

12:12 AM5 hours ago

 

5′

 

The home team is taking the ball, while the visitors are defending in the middle zone, they are allowing their opponent to set up moves and try to defend to try to generate counterattacks after recovery.

 

12:07 AM6 hours ago

 

⚽ 1′

 

GOOOOAL! GOOOAL! GOOOOAL FROM COLOMBIA!

 

We were barely settling in, but the ‘tricolor’ took advantage of a deconcentration of Paraguay in its own area and Luis Díaz came by left sector to be in front of the arch, the guajiro caught in the area and defined to place the first on the scoreboard.

 

12:02 AM6 hours ago

 

Next matches in the Qualifiers

 

Colombia

 

Date 15 vs. Peru

 

Date 16 vs. Argentina

 

Date 17 vs. Bolivia

 

Date 18 vs. Venezuela

 

Paraguay

 

Date 15 vs. Uruguay

 

Date 16 vs. Brazil

 

Date 17 vs. Ecuador

 

Date 18 vs. Peru

 

11:57 PM6 hours ago

 

Some additional data

 

Two of the three teams with the most header finishes in the current Qualifiers face each other: Colombia (38) and Paraguay (28). In the last date, Albirroja had seven shots of this type, a figure that no other team surpassed in a match of the competition.

 

In addition, Colombia has 5 undefeated fences, 2 less than the Albirroja, which has 7. In terms of air duels won in defense, Paraguay has a 57.9% effectiveness, against 60% of Colombians.