Copa America Colombia vs. Paraguay: Live Score and Match Updates

Pre-match Analysis

Colombia and Paraguay are set to face off in the Copa America on Tuesday, June 21, 2023, at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia. Both teams will be looking to start their tournament campaign on a positive note.

Colombia will be led by James Rodriguez, who is one of the most experienced players on the team. They will also be looking to Radamel Falcao to provide goals.

Paraguay, on the other hand, will be looking to Miguel Almirón to lead their attack. They will also be hoping that Newcastle teammate Fabian Balbuena can help to keep a clean sheet.

Live Match Updates

The match kicked off at 8pm local time. Colombia started brightly and had the first chance of the game when James Rodriguez fired wide from just outside the box.

Paraguay grew into the game and had a great chance to take the lead when Miguel Almirón was played through on goal, but he fired straight at David Ospina.

The first half ended 0-0, but Colombia started the second half strongly and took the lead when Radamel Falcao headed home from a James Rodriguez cross.

Paraguay pushed for an equalizer but couldn't find a way through the Colombian defense. Colombia held on to win 1-0.

Post-match Analysis

Colombia got their Copa America campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay.

James Rodriguez was the star of the show for Colombia, providing the assist for the winning goal and creating several other chances.

Paraguay will be disappointed with the result, but they will take some positives from the performance. They created several chances of their own and were unlucky not to score.