Published October 3, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Paraguay beat Colombia 0-1 in a friendly on Friday, October 2, with H. A. Benitez’s goal deciding a match that was level at the break. Colombia had 58% possession and recorded 14 shots, but Paraguay left with the win after scoring the only goal.
The result was a 1-0 win for Paraguay over Colombia. Colombia’s attempts did not produce a goal, while Paraguay found the finish that settled the contest. The score remained close throughout, and the decisive moment came after half-time.
How it unfolded
The sides reached half-time at 0-0, with neither having scored. H. A. Benitez put Paraguay ahead in the 56th minute, making it 0-1; only Paraguay ever led. Colombia did not find an equaliser, and that goal settled the match.
The numbers
Colombia recorded 14 shots and Paraguay 5. The shots-on-target figures were 2 for Colombia and 2 for Paraguay. Paraguay’s efforts on target included the goal that separated the teams, while Colombia could not convert its attempts.
Possession stood at 58% for Colombia and 42% for Paraguay. The corner count was 3 to 1, while the saves figures were 1 for Colombia’s goalkeeper and 2 for Paraguay’s. The numbers show Colombia had the greater share of possession and shot volume, but neither measure brought a goal. Paraguay’s goal totals were no goals for Colombia and one goal for Paraguay, with one goal in all.