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WATCH: Alderete's powerful header secures the victory for Paraguay against Argentina

On matchday 11th of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay beat Argentina with the help of a powerful header from Paraguay's footballer Alderete

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Shubhrajit Goswami
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Alderete's header secures Paraguay's victory

In the 11th round of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification on November 15, 2024, Paraguay faced off against the formidable Argentina. Argentina, currently leading the standings with 22 points, came into the match as the favourites. On the other hand, Paraguay, positioned 6th with 13 points, was keen to enhance their chances of securing a direct FIFA World Cup berth.

Argentina faced some key absences due to injuries, including Lisandro Martinez and Paulo Dybala. Nonetheless, the squad showcased their strength with top talents like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez stepping up. On the other hand, Paraguay demonstrated impressive defensive resilience, securing three clean sheets in their last five matches.

The match presented an interesting dynamic, particularly with Paraguay enjoying home advantage and Argentina showcasing their possession-based approach during the qualifiers.

Argentina had a great start to the fixture 

Argentina had an impressive start as they took an early lead in the first half, with Lautaro Martinez scoring in the 11th minute. Martinez executed a well-placed low shot into the net following a precise lobbed pass from Enzo that bypassed the defence. Initially, the goal was flagged offside, but a VAR check was promptly initiated. After carefully assessing the situation and drawing the lines, the decision was ultimately made to award Argentina the first goal of the match.

Paraguay equalized soon

The home team showcased remarkable resilience by quickly responding to the world champions with an impressive equalizer from Sanabria. In the 19th minute, he executed a stunning overhead kick that beautifully found the net. This excellent finish came after a well-placed cross from the right, following a header from a corner that struck the crossbar.  The first half concluded with a score of 1-1, as both teams aimed for a win in the second half.

Alderete scored the winner for Paraguay 

Paraguay came out strong after the break and, just two minutes in, earned a free kick. They capitalized on this opportunity when Alderete skillfully guided a header into the corner of the goal from a free-kick. Argentina, led by Messi, likely felt a jolt of frustration, especially given the circumstances of the match.

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Argentina tried to get back into the match and tried to find the equaliser but in vain as they could not breach the defensive wall of Paraguay.  On Matchday 11 of World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay secured a sensational 2-1 victory over the world champions and inched closer to direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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