On February 2, Beijing time, the South American World Preliminary Tournament continued, with Brazil playing at home against Paraguay. Rafinha scored first in the first half, and in the second half Coutinho, Anthony and Rodrigo scored three goals in a row to beat Paraguay 4-0 at home. Brazil had already qualified early, while Paraguay was in the bottom 2nd place after this campaign, with little hope of qualifying.
Goal instantly
Progression of the game
In the 2nd minute of the match, Rafinha scored, but VAR showed his handball first and the goal was cancelled.
In the 16th minute of the match, Brazil had a good chance, Vinicius sent a pass and Rafinha shot high almost empty.
In the 27th minute of the match, Rafinha received a pass from Maquinhos and scored with a left-footed shot to give Brazil a 1-0 lead over Paraguay
In the 31st minute of the match, Vinicius launched an attack on the left side, and Tres snatched a shot inside the box and hit the side-netting.
In the 46th minute of the match, Vinicius won a single knife, but unfortunately he was too hesitant and was deflected by the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 48th minute of the second half, Vinicius created a chance on the left and Rafinha's left-footed volley hit the crossbar and missed the opportunity to score.
In the 55th minute of the match, Coutinho sent a cross and Pacquita's pick-and-roll shot was slightly higher.
In the 63rd minute of the match, Coutinho performed a cloud-piercing arrow stunt, scoring with a long-range shot to give Brazil a 2-0 lead over Paraguay.
In the 85th minute of the match, Brazil launched an attack on the right side, and substitute Anthony shot a left-footed rounded corner, and the goalkeeper could not do anything, Brazil led Paraguay 3-0.
In the 88th minute of the match, Brazil played a team match, Guimarães delivered an assist, Rodrigo scored, Brazil led 4-0.
Both sides started
Brazil starters: 23-Edson, 13-Alves, 3-Thiago Silva, 4-Marchinios, 16-Telles, 11-Coutinho, 17-Paqueta, 15-Fabinho, 19-Rafinha, 7-Cunha, 20-Vinicius
Paraguay starters: 1 - Anthony Silva, 2 - Rojas, 5 - Balbuena, 6 - Juniol Alonso, 19 - Asamendia, 23 - Villa Santi, 8 - Richard Sanchez, 16 Ojeda, 10 - Almilon, 18 - Samu, 7 - Carlos Gonzalez