Chilean referee Piero Maza will officiate the upcoming Copa America Group D match between Uruguay and Paraguay in Las Vegas. Maza, a FIFA referee since 2018, has experience in international tournaments including the 2019 Copa America and the 2022 Finalissima. This will be his second match at the Copa America 2024.
Results for: Paraguay
Brazil seeks to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their Copa America opener with a win against Paraguay. The match will be a test for Brazil’s attacking prowess against a defensively strong Paraguay side. Key players for Brazil include Lucas Paqueta and Vinicius Junior, while Paraguay will rely on Julio Enciso’s attacking threat.
Brazil, after a disappointing goalless draw against Costa Rica in its Copa America opener, faces Paraguay in a crucial Group D match. The five-time World Cup champions struggled to break down Costa Rica’s defensive tactics and will need to find a way to be more clinical in front of goal against a similarly defensive Paraguay side.
Colombia kicked off their Copa America 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Paraguay. Goals from Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma, both assisted by James Rodriguez, secured a comfortable lead for Colombia in the first half. Julio Enciso’s goal in the second half brought Paraguay back into the game, but Colombia held on for the win.
Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo has dismissed his team’s status as favorites for the Copa America, emphasizing a focus on individual matches and bringing joy to Colombian fans. Despite a 23-match unbeaten run and impressive recent victories over the United States and Bolivia, Lorenzo remains cautious about the challenges ahead in a tough Group D.