Peru secured a huge victory over Paraguay
Peru won 3-1 in the closing match of Matchday 1 of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™.
- No goals were scored in the first half.
- Peruvian goalkeeper Jesús Herrera scored a goal from goal to goal.
The final match of the opening matchday of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™ saw Peru claim a hard-fought victory over Paraguay.
The first half was evenly matched and, despite good chances for both teams, the score remained 0-0 at the break.
The breakthrough came in the second half, thanks to a powerful strike by substitute Carlos Usquiano to give Peru the lead.
Strong pressure from Peru during Paraguay’s build-up ended with a sharp finish by Aguilar, extending the advantage.
Paraguay added a goalkeeper-player in the final minutes, and that was when Facundo Ruscica’s side took full advantage, with Jesús Herrera scoring from goal to goal to seal the win. In the final play of the match, Paraguay pulled one back through Martínez, setting the final score at 3-1.
On Sunday, Paraguay will look to bounce back against Ecuador, while Peru will face debutants Argentina, who had a bye on Saturday.
Line-ups
Paraguay (1): 1-Giovanni González, 4-Emerson Méndez, 7-Javier Salas (C), 9-Hugo Martínez, 10-Arnaldo Báez.
Substitutes: 1-Marcio Ramírez, 2-Marcos Solís, 3-Julio Mareco, 5-Robert Gamarra, 6-Richard Rejala, 8-Vander Méndez, 11-Francisco Martínez, 13-Rodrigo Duarte, 14-Diego Poggi.
Coach: Carlos Chilavert.
Peru (3): 1-Jesús Herrera, 7-Alex Juárez, 8-Sebastián Obando (C), 11-Pedro Mallaupoma, 13-Johnny Solano.
Substitutes: 12-Martín Vega, 2-Ronald Bocanegra, 3-Carlos Usquiano, 4-Giacomo Rojas, 5-Renzo Ramírez, 6-Jorge Aguilar, 9-Jordi Rivera, 10-Junior Ulloa, 14-Xavier Tavera.
Coach: Facundo Ruscica.
Goals:
1st half: No goals. Partial score: Paraguay 0-0 Peru.
2nd half: 6’ Usquiano (PER), 11’ Aguilar (PER), 15’ Herrera (PER), 20’ Martínez (PAR). Final score: Paraguay 1-3 Peru.
Cards:
Yellow: Aguilar (PER)
Referee: Henrry Gutiérrez (Bolivia)
