Brazil to face Paraguay in quarter-final stage of 2015 Copa América

Brazil will face Paraguay in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Copa América, after securing their place in the knock-out stages with a 2-1 win over Venezuela. Goals either side of half-time from Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino ensured Dunga’s side finished top of Group C with six points and gives them some extra rest days […]
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2015-06-22 17:09:00

Brazil will face Paraguay in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Copa América, after securing their place in the knock-out stages with a 2-1 win over Venezuela.

Goals either side of half-time from Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino ensured Dunga’s side finished top of Group C with six points and gives them some extra rest days before their next match. 

The Seleção will meet Paraguay on Saturday 27th June at Estadio Ester Roa in Concepción.

The game offers Brazil a chance to avenge their defeat to them at the same stage four years ago.

On that occasion, the contest went all the way to penalties, after a 0-0 draw following extra-time, with Elano, Thiago Silva, André Santos and Fred all incredibly missing from the spot to give Paraguay a 2-0 victory.

Los Guaraníes would go on to lose against Uruguay in the Final and have equipped themselves reasonably well so far this time around, as they aim to go one better.

Under Argentine Head Coach Ramón Díaz, they finished 2nd in Group B on five points – two adrift of Argentina.

After showing spirit to come from two goals behind to secure a 2-2 draw with the Albiceleste in their opening match, Paraguay went on to beat Jamaica 1-0, before ending with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay.

Díaz’ side come into the match with Brazil still unbeaten in the competition, while they have lost just once against the Seleção – 2-1 in 2009 – in their last four meetings.

In the other quarter-finals, hosts Chile face holders Uruguay, Peru have Bolivia and Argentina meet Colombia in Viña del Mar.

If Brazil progress, they will face the winner of that tie in the semi-finals.

2015 Copa América knock-out stage bracket