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Argentina 2 – 2 Paraguay 
29′ Sergio Aguero 60′ Nelson Valdez
36′ Lionel Messi (pen) 90′ Lucas Barrios
ARGENTINA vs PARAGUAY on Saturday 13 June 2015 at the Estadio La Portada in La Serena, Chile.
There are 6 Italian Serie A players called up for Argentina team:
- Mariano Andujar (Napoli)
- Facundo Roncaglia (Genoa)
- Lucas Biglia (Lazio)
- Pereyra (Juventus)
- Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
- Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
There is 1 Italian Serie A player called up for Paraguay:
- Ivan Píris (Udinese),
Stats: Argentina and Paraguay have played 22 times in Copa América with stats in favor of Argentina having 18 wins, and 4 draws.
Argentina opening the score in the 29th minute with forward Sergio “Kun” Aguero defeating Paraguay goalkeeper Antony Silva with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner.
Referee Wilmar Roldán giving a penalty to Argentina in the 35th minute conceded by Paraguay defender Miguel Samudio after a foul on Argentina forward Angel Di Maria. Taking the penalty spot is forward Lionel Messi and there you go… the moment awaited by Messi fans.. gooooallllll Messi converting the penalty with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Second half starting with Paraguay making a substitution in the 45th minute. Forward Derlis González replacing midfielder Richard Ortíz.
Paraguay shortening the distance for the 2 – 1 in the 60th minute. It is forward Nelson Valdez to defeat Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero with a right footed shot from about 25 yards in the top left corner. The assist is by midfielder Néstor Ortigoza.
Photo: facebook.com/AlbirrojaPrensa
Paraguay making a second substitution in the 66th minute by refreshing the attack. Forward Édgar Benítez replacing Raúl Bobadilla.
Finally, we get to see our italian Serie players in action. In the 75th minute, Argentina replacing midfielder Javier Pastore to bring (Juventus) forward Carlos Tevez. In the 76th minute, forward Sergio Aguero is replaced by (Napoli) forward Gonzalo “El Pipita” Higuain.
Oh my gosh, what a game! Just when almost everybody thought the game was over and there you go in the 90th mintue Paraguay equalizing the math for the 2-2. Incredible, Paraguay with heart and determination and it is forward Lucas Barrios to defeat goalkeeper Romero with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner and immediately running to celebrate. The assist is by Paulo Da Silva. It’s a surprise for Argentina who were favorites to win the game.
Here is ARGENTINA official starting lineup by coach Martino:
Argentina: Sergio Romero, Facundo Roncaglia, Ezequiel Garay, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Rojo, Ever Banega, Javier Mascherano, Javier Pastore, Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, and Angel Di María
Here is PARAGUAY official starting lineup by coach
Paraguay: Antony Silva, Marcos Cáceres, Pablo Aguilar, Paulo Da Silva, Miguel Samudio, Victor Cáceres, Néstor Ortigoza, Ortiz, Nelson Valdez, Roque Santa Cruz,
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Photos of the game Argentina vs Paraguay courtesy of facebook.com/AFASeleccionArgentina
Sergio “el Kun” Aguero opening the score for Argentina.
Paraguay defender Pablo Aguilar and Valdez challenging Argentina forward Lionel Messi.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrating his goal against Paraguay
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Argentina official starting lineup against Paraguay
2015 Copa America
Group
Argentina 2 – 2 Paraguay
Saturday 13 June 2015
Estadio La Portada Serena, Chile
Referee: Wilmar Roldán
Goals: 29′ Sergio Aguero (A), 36′ Lionel Messi (A)(pen), 60′ Nelson Valdez (P), 90′ Lucas Barrios (P)
Official formations – lineups:
