Players of Brazil celebrates their team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the end of a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
BRA 4-1 PAR, Copa America 2024: Brazil Dominate Paraguay, Vinicius Junior Scores Twice - In Pics
Brazil clinched a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the Group D match of Copa America 2024 in Las Vegas on Friday. Vinicius Junior starred with two first-half goals and complemented by Savinho's strike also in the first half, and Lucas Paqueta's penalty in the second half. The only goal for Paraguay was struck by Omar Alderete. The match witnessed several moments of tense with five yellow cards and one red card being issued. Paraguay had to play the last part of the game with only ten as Andres Cubas was sent off for a red card in the 81st minute. The Yellow cards were handed to Brazil's Wendell, Junior and Paqueta and Paraguay's Fabian Balbuena and Hernesto Caballero.
Copa America 2024: Paraguay vs Brazil | Photo: AP/L.E. Baskow
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Lucas Paqueta celebrates after scoring Brazil's fourth goal | Photo: AP/L.E. Baskow
Brazil's Lucas Paqueta celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal from the penalty spot during a Copa America Group D soccer match against Paraguay in Las Vegas.
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Lucas Paqueta scores a goal from penalty spot | Photo: AP/L.E. Baskow
Brazil's Lucas Paqueta scores his side's fourth goal from the penalty spot during a Copa America Group D soccer match against Paraguay in Las Vegas.
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Marquinhos and Alex Arce battle for the ball | Photo: AP/David Becker
Brazil's Marquinhos, center, and Paraguay's Alex Arce battle for the ball during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a goal against Paraguay | Photo: AP/David Becker
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Paraguay during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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Brazil's coach Dorival Junior | Photo: AP/L.E. Baskow
Brazil's coach Dorival Junior looks on prior to a Copa America Group D soccer match against Paraguay in Las Vegas.
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Savinho celebrates scoring Brazil's second goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Brazil's Savinho celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Paraguay during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring Brazil's opening goal against Paraguay | Photo: AP/David Becker
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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Vinicius Junior scores his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Brazil's Vinicius Junior, left, scores his side's opening goal against Paraguay during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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Vinicius Junior is tackled by Damian Bobadilla | Photo: AP/L.E. Baskow
Brazil's Vinicius Junior, above, is tackled by Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla during a Copa America Group D soccer match in Las Vegas.
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