Paraguay vs Argentina LIVE in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina draw vs Paraguay – Argentina’s start to the October international break was far from a perfect one as they settled for a disappointing 0-0 draw against Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign. Lionel Messi and Co. will rue a host of missed chances as Paraguay defend with gusto, to dent La Albiceleste’s hopes of plugging away at Brazil’s lead. Argentina will remain second in the World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL standings following the result, while Paraguay closed the gap on the top five, with a hard-earned point. Follow all the updates of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Conmebol on insidesport.in
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Paraguay vs Argentina LIVE in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL: Argentina rue missed chances as Leo Messi and Co. settle for 0-0 draw vs Paraguay
A lively start in Asuncion saw chances at both ends but Argentina’s Joaquin Correa should have done better when put clean through on goal, only for a heavy touch to allow goalkeeper Antony Silva to smother the danger.
Argentina stopper Emiliano Martinez then made a full-stretch save to tip Santiago Arzamendi’s piledriver from distance around the post. Correa got beyond Paraguay’s defence twice more, both times from Messi passes, but was flagged offside the first time and needlessly tried to square the ball to Angel Di Maria the second time, allowing a defender to clear.
Argentina were predictably on top as Messi curled a free-kick from the left wide of the far post. But despite enjoying almost 70 per cent of possession and most of the first-half chances, Argentina rarely looked like breaking down their organized hosts. There was a similarly brisk start to the second half as Correa somehow failed to convert Rodrigo De Paul’s cross to the back post.
At the other end, Martinez blocked Miguel Almiron’s shot from a tight angle after the Newcastle United forward’s mazy run. Argentina looked set to take the lead on the hour mark when Di Maria’s deep cross found the unmarked Correa but incredibly Mathias Villasanti got back to deflect his free header behind with his knee.
Martinez then had to be alert to parry Antonio Sanabria’s near post flick, while Silva beat away a fierce De Paul drive. Played in behind the defense by Almiron, Sanabria dragged a shot across goal while Silva made a flying save to deny substitute Nicolas Gonzalez’s curling shot that was heading for the top corner. Carlos Gonzalez should have won it two minutes from time for Paraguay but skied his shot from 12 yards out.
Paraguay vs Argentina LIVE in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL: Argentina rue missed chances as Leo Messi and Co. settle for 0-0 draw vs Paraguay
90′: Full time. Paraguay 0-0 Argentina
88′: Carlos González fires a shot high and wide as scores remain deadlocked.
83′: Guido Rodriguez forces a save from the corner. Papu Gomez has a shot on goal but is saved again by Antony Silva.
72′: Nicolas Tagliafico fures his shot wide as another chance goes begging for Argentina.
71′: Antonio Sanabria receives a delightful through ball from Miguel Almiron but fires it wide across the frame of goal.
65′: Rodrigo de Paul has a crack from distance but is comfortably saved by Antony Silva.
64′: Antonio Sanabria’s shot is parried away by Martinez as the scores remain deadlocked.
63′: Substitution for Paraguay. Ángel Cardozo Lucena replaces Jorge Morel.
60′: Joaquin Correa’s header is blocked after a fine corner routine from Angel Di Maria.
58′: Messi’s shot is blocked again as Argentina press for a lead.
57′: Substitution for Argentina. Nicolás Tagliafico replaces Marcos Acuña because of an injury.
56′: Lionel Messi’s free-kick goes over the bar as Argentina continue to look for inspiration to break the deadlock.
54′: Paraguay have the best chance of the second half so far but Miguel Almiron fails to convert, forcing Emiliano Martinez to make a huge save.
Paraguay put in a shift in the first half to keep Lionel Messi and Co. at bay in their ongoing qualifier. The Copa America champions had a couple of glorious opportunities to go in front but failed to make the most of their chances in an exciting first half of action. Joaquin Correa was particularly lively, along with Angel Di Maria, as the duo combined seamlessly to create as many as three chances in the first half itself.
Paraguay vs Argentina- After the farcical events in the opening exchanges of their battle with Brazil – where local health authorities stormed the pitch over Argentina’s Premier League contingent failing to quarantine – the Copa America champions dusted themselves down for the visit of Bolivia on September 10.
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When is Paraguay vs Argentina going to be played?
Paraguay vs Argentina will be played on 7th October at 4.30 AM
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers live streaming: Where is Paraguay vs Argentina going to be played?
Paraguay vs Argentina will be played at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco
PAR vs ARG live: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers LIVE streaming: Where can I watch Paraguay vs Argentina live?
Fans can watch Paraguay vs Argentina live on the Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv
Paraguay vs Argentina Form Guide
Paraguay form: LDW
Argentina form: WWW
Paraguay possible XI
Silva, Rojas, Balbuena, Alonso, Martinez, Villasanti, Martinez, Romero, Romero, Romero, Amarilla
Argentina possible XI
Musso, Molina, Pezzela, Otamendi, Acuna, Di Maria, De Paul, Paredes, Gomes, Messi, Martinez
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Which TV channel will broadcast the World Cup Qualifiers Matches?
The Matches will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can enjoy the match live on Sony Ten 1, 2, 3 and their HD Channels as well.
World Cup Qualifiers LIVE Stream: Where can you live stream the Matches?
The World Cup Qualifiers matches will be available for streaming on SonyLiv and Jio TV. Fans will need to purchase a premium SonyLiv account to live stream all the matches.
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