In the third round of the group stage of the Copa America, the match between Costa Rica and Paraguay was hotly anticipated by the fans. In the first half, both sides quickly entered the state, showing a strong desire to win.
Shortly after the start, Costa Rica found the rhythm of the offense through precise long passes. In the 20th minute, Joseph Mora sent a precise cross from the side, the ball cut through the Paraguayan defense and flew directly to the center of the penalty area. At that moment, Costa Rica's center back Calvo accurately judged the landing spot, jumped up high and hit a powerful header, the ball flew into the corner of the goal like a cannonball, Costa Rica 1-0 lead!
However, Paraguay did not get discouraged, they quickly adjusted their tactics and strengthened their control over Costa Rica's midfield, trying to find a breakthrough opportunity through counterattacks. In the 35th minute, Paraguay's center midfielder Alcocer won the ball in the middle of the field, and used his personal speed and technical advantages to make a long-distance run to the front of the opponent's penalty area alone with the ball. Faced with a number of defenders blocking, Alcocer calmly adjusted the pace, in the top of the penalty area arc foot shot, the ball cut a wonderful arc, hanging straight to the upper right corner of the goal, Paraguay equalized the score to 1-1!
As the match resumed, both teams stepped up their attacks and the situation on the field became more and more tense. In the 60th minute, Costa Rica tore apart the Paraguayan defense through a subtle combination. Villasanti broke through on the sideline and sent a precise cross to Ramon Sosa in the penalty area, who was quick to intervene and hit a header into the net, putting Costa Rica over the top again, 2-1!
After that, both teams had chances to change the score, but neither team was able to capitalize on them. Paraguay went all out on offense, but Costa Rica's defense was solid, and they managed to neutralize many of Paraguay's attacks with their excellent teamwork and cooperation. Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match ended with Costa Rica defeating Paraguay by a score of 2-1.
