Camila Arrieta's Stoppage-Time Strike Sends Paraguay to Pan Am Games

Camila Arrieta's stoppage-time goal secured Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Chile in the Women's Copa America fifth-place playoff, earning them a spot in the 2027 Pan American Games. Despite Chile's dominance in possession, Paraguay capitalized on counter-attacks, with Arrieta breaking the deadlock in the dying moments.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-07-2025 04:58 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 04:58 IST
Camila Arrieta's Stoppage-Time Strike Sends Paraguay to Pan Am Games

In a thrilling finale to the Women's Copa America fifth-place playoff in Quito, Camila Arrieta's late goal gifted Paraguay a critical 1-0 victory over Chile. This win grants Paraguay the final berth for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima.

The match, described by the 23-year-old Arrieta as challenging, witnessed Chile dominate possession. However, they struggled to convert it into scoring opportunities. Paraguay adopted a compact strategy, relying on counter-attacks led by Claudia Martinez.

Just before the match threatened to head towards penalties, Arrieta seized the moment two minutes into stoppage time. Her decisive shot struck the post before finding the net, sealing the win. Looking ahead, the team focuses on World Cup qualifiers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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