Paraguay vs Chile Player Ratings: A 1-Goal Lead Sees Paraguay Get The Valuable Points And Reach Higher Ranks In The Group Table

We tuned into South American action on 21st March 2025, when Paraguay faced Chile head-on to climb to the top of their group. The match was a solid end-to-end game, with Paraguay protecting their one-goal lead, which came from Alderete, until the full-time whistle.

Both teams started the game with intent as they wanted to take their team into the higher ranks of the table. Both of them had one big chance each in the first half with Paraguay having a total of 8 shots while Chile had the chance of taking 6 shots.

The midfield battle of the game went on until the 25th minute of the game with none of the team establishing their dominance in the midfield. However as time went on, Chile had a better accurate passing percentage than Paraguay. For Paraguay, it was all Almiron who had seen the majority of the touches on the ball in the first half.

Though the battle was from one box to the other, the goalkeepers had the least to do with Fernandez having to make only one save and Cortes needing to make two saves to keep his team in the game.

In terms of possession, neither of the team had the ball for long, but it was Chile who had the most number of passes with 237 by the end of first half. It was a proper end-to-end South American action from each side with Paraguay having 6 shots from inside the box and 2 from outside while Chile had 3 shots from inside the box with 3 chances taken from outside.

After the 45th minute, 1 additional minute was added. However, by the end of the first half, none of the teams were been able to break the deadlock.

The second half started with a substitution of Galarza coming in for Bobadilla as the manager wanted to make a midfield change.

At the 60th minute, the fortune of the game changed for Paraguay as Alderete guided the set piece with a quality finish from the far corner to make it 1-0 for Paraguay after the ball was headed into the danger spot by his teammate.

The 66th minute saw Paraguay getting a set piece right outside the box. It was another promising chance for the Paraguay but nothing came out of it. The 72nd minute saw Chile make a couple subs to change the result of the game.

After the 90th-minute whistle, 6 additional minute was given. With the full time whistle, it was all Paraguay who protected the 1-0 lead till the end.

Here are the Paraguay vs Chile Player Ratings.

Paraguay Player Ratings

GK-Fernandez-5/10

The goalkeeper had to make one save in the whole of the first 45 minutes. On average, Fernandez kept a 92% accurate pass rate throughout the game. Made a stunning save in the 92nd minute.

RB-Caceres-5.5/10

The right back was given the green light in the second half after was trusted with the defensive duties in the first half. Safe to say, it worked like a charm as while going forward he stretched the defense line of Chile to allow more spaces for his forwards.

CB-Balbuena-5.5/10

The perfect partner of Alderete in today’s match. While his center half partner was given the signal to be more aggressive as his team moved the ball forward, the center back partner was entrusted with the duties of making the recovery runs.

CB-Alderete-6/10

Was a solid player in the defense line for his team. Kept the Chile forward at bay with his commanding presence and partnership with his center back partner. He scored the first goal of the match with an intelligent finish from the far corner of the post.

LB-Alonso-5/10

While the left back was all in the attacking mood in the evening be it with counter-attacks or with pressing, once his team got the first goal, he seemed more composed with his defensive duties and approached the ball with caution to protect the precious lead.

RM-Sosa-5.5/10

While the right midfielder was seen playing his part for his team, in terms of accurate passing, by the 80th minute, he was maintaining a percentage of 73% with 43 touches. He had 3 out of his 5 dribbling attempts successful while going forward to the Chile box. He was subbed off in 86th minute.

CM-Cubas-5/10

Even though, it took more than 45 minutes to get a hold of the midfield, the Paraguay National Team finally did it in the later minutes of the second half. It was especially clear to see after his team scored the first goal. From there, Cubas and his teammate pretty much controlled the game.

CM-Bobadilla-4/10

Played for 45 minutes today. Before he was subbed off, he had a total touches of 19 with 93% pass accuracy. The midfielder won o out of his 5 ground duels and 0 out of his 2 aerial duels. He gave away possession 4 times.

LM-Almiron-6/10

He was just as effective as it was predicted. He made it a nightmare for the Chile defenders to deal with him. Played the biggest part towards his team’s first goal in the second half. Every time he had the ball on his feet, he seemed to make things happen. He was subbed off in 86th minute.

ST-Enciso-5.5/10

Right player for the right match. Both his off-the-ball and on-the-ball runs were phenomenal today. Opened up the Chile defense on multiple occasions, but due to having fewer numbers in the front, most of the time, nothing came out of it.

ST-Sanabria-5/10

On the first goal, he had an important touch while the ball was cut back with a header. Even though he had seen fewer balls on the box, he dropped deep to help with his team building up.

Sub-Galarza-4.5/10

Came in to replace Bobadilla as the manager wanted to dominate the midfield position. The substitution seemed to be the right call as right after coming in, he had a solid impact of the game. Had 83% accurate pass rate.

Sub-Romero-4//10

Came on the 86th minute as he was the 2nd sub for his team this evening. He was the replacement of Sosa who had been phenomenal in the game. Had 75% accurate pass rate.

Sub-Vilasanti-4/10

Came in to replace the dangerous Almiron on the 86th minute. This was a tactical substitution majorly made to protect the lead that his team had in the game. Won 1 out of his 3 ground duels.

Sub-Romero-4/10

He was subbed in on 91st minute to take off Enciso who had been phenomenal in the evening today. He was introduced to see off the game from there. Won 1 out of his 3 ground duels after coming on.

Manager-Gutavo Alfaro-5/10

Was the happier manager between the two. Asked his team to approach the ball with caution in the later stages of the game. It was ultimately a great decision as he was able to play his part to protect the lead for his team.

Chile Player Ratings

GK-Cortes-4/10

Made a couple of saves in the first half to keep his team in the game. When Chile conceded the first goal, he tried his best to cut the ball off but it was a good finish from Alderete.

RB-Loyola-4.5/10

Played until the full time whistle. Had a total of 3 tackles in the game. The right-back wanted to move the ball forward but was forced to be involved as his team was cornered to defend against the Paraguay attack. Won 4 out of his 6 ground duels.

CB-Maripan-4/10

He had a rather better game than his defensive counterpart. Had a total of 6 clearances and 2 total tackles in the match. Won 3 out of his 6 ground duels and 0 out of his 2 aerial duels. He gave away possession 6 times.

CB-Diaz-5/10

Had a total of 6 clearances and 5 tackles in the match today. Won 6 out of 12 ground duels and 1 out of 2 aerial duels. If you take away the goal his team conceded, he had a pretty solid defensive performance this evening.

LB-Suazo-5/10

Tried his best to make something happen for his team but it didn’t happen as his team was involved with defensive duties for the better part of the game. Won 7 out of his 11 ground duels and 1 out of his 4 aerial duels.

LM-Aravena-5.5/10

Played the game for 60 minutes before he was subbed off by his manager. Maintained a decent 75% passing accuracy in the match with his 22 touches. Won 1 out of his 6 ground duels.

CM-Echeverria-5/10

Had a total of 67 touches. His team lost the midfield battle today but the midfielder maintained a total of 90% accurate pass rate. He had 1 successful long ball out of his 2 attempts and won 2 out of his 3 aerial duels.

CM-Vidal-5/10

The veteran had a mix of good and bad in this game. Had a commanding presence in the game which was expected from the Veteran. He seemed to point his badge with ‘two’ gesture as he was getting subbed off as an answer to the opponent fans chants. He was subbed off in the 71st minute.

CAM-Pizarro-5.5/10

Been the soul for his team today. However, he was subbed off in the 71st minute. He had a total of 41 touches in the game so far. Maintained 82% passing accuracy with 4 long balls and 2 key passes. He won 4 out of his 6 ground duels.

RM-Cepeda-5/10

Played today for 83 minutes before he was subbed off. Had a total of 48 touches in the game. Before he was subbed off, he maintained a 69% passing accuracy. The right midfielder had 3 successful dribbles in his 4 attempts in the match.

ST-Vargas-5/10

The forward played 72 minutes today and like any time he plays for his national team, he was eager to win the game. He maintained 83% of accurate passing with 13 touches and won 1 out of his 4 aerial duels.

Sub-Zampedri-4/10

Came on the 71st minute to replace the team legend, Vidal. He was introduced to have fresh legs for his team and a hope to change the fortunes of the game. Had 75% of accurate pass accuracy.

Sub-Aranguiz-4.5/10

Came onto the game in the 72nd minute. He was the replacement of Eduardo Vargas who has been very active throughout the 72nd minute he played. He seemed to be full of energy as he came on. Had 90% of accurate pass accuracy.

Sub-Osorio-4/10

Came on to the match in 83rd minute. He was the replacement of Lucas Capeda who had been relentless throughout the match and needed to be subbed off to give his team fresh legs. Tried his best to make something happen but it didn’t work. He won 2 out of his 5 ground duels after he came on.

Manager-Gareca-4/10

Was the unhappy manager in the evening. Tried his best to win the game but Paraguay was simply better this evening.

Sportsdunia’s man of the match is Alderete.