The Colombian Women’s National Team defeated its counterpart from Paraguay 1-0 in the first preparatory match of the FIFA date in October, at the Deportivo Cali stadium. The match was even, with chances for both teams, but in the end those led by Nelson Abbey They stayed with the win.
During the first minutes of the initial stage, the locals were the ones that led the pace of the game, trying to build play on the wings and in the center, where they managed several approaches from mid-range, but lacked effectiveness in their shots.
The visitors on their side tried to control the game, going back well in defense and after 10 minutes, they approached Sandra Sepúlveda’s goal. Eight minutes passed and they had the clearest after a bad rejection by Ángela Barón, Camila Arrieta finished off and Sandra sent her to the corner kick.
A minute later, the red-and-white appeared on the left flank, Lice Chamorro bit Sandra at the start and Barón was able to take her out on the line, drowning out the rival’s goal cry, which was already more in the game.
Ivonne Chacón’s goal that gave Colombia the victory
At 33 minutes, the Colombians reappeared in the attack with a long pass from Daniela Caracas that controlled Ivonne Chacon, the forward advanced several meters and before the exit of the goalkeeper Cristina Recalde, she shot it over to make it 1-0 partial.
For the final part, the Guarani made the first modification, Daysy Bareiro entered and Ramona Martínez left. In those first minutes, both teams had options to score, but with more pressure from the visit.
Later, coach Nelson Abadía responded with the first changes. Daniela Montoya, Lorena Bedoya and Mayra Ramírez entered for Gisela Robledo, Liana Salazar and Ángela Barón. Movement in which both midfielders took their position and Mónica Ramos went down as central defender.
At minute 58, Colombia advanced through the center of the field with Yisela Cuesta, Mayra and Leicy Santos, where the attacker of Atlético de Madrid from Spain finished off from mid-range and hit Recalde’s crossbar. Paraguay subsequently made two changes. Rosa Miño and Fanny Gauto entered for Fanny Godoy and Camila Arrieta. Marcela Restrepo entered through the coffee pots and Yisela left.
About 78 minutes, the locals put together a good play with Mayra on the right side, she crossed to the second sector, Ivonne finished off first and the rival goalkeeper was able to deflect the shot that was aimed at the goal. Then the visit responded with Fabiola Sandoval, who appeared alone against Sandra and the tricolor goalkeeper took her to the corner.
In the end, Colombia was a little more, but the match ended with a victory by the minimum difference in favor of the national tricolor. The second friendly commitment of this FIFA date between Colombians and Paraguayans will be played next Tuesday, October 11 at the Pascual Guerrero stadium, starting at 7:30 at night.
Juan Andres Arias Arias
Football Correspondent
Cali
On Twitter: @AriasJuan_15
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