The World Cup South American qualification match between Peru and Paraguay ended with a narrow victory for Paraguay, thanks to their relentless forward drive and crucial goal in the second half. Paraguay’s singular goal came at a critical moment, 78 minutes into the match, reflecting their tenacity and tactical foresight. Despite both teams having a fairly even match-up in terms of corner kicks, with Peru having 6 and Paraguay slightly edging them with 7, it was the precision and timing of Paraguay's strikes that turned the game in their favor.

Paraguay’s overall play was aggressive, as evidenced by the 13 fouls they committed, compared to Peru’s 6. This assertive style of play disrupted Peru's tempo and forced them into a defensive stance for much of the match. Despite this aggressiveness resulting in a yellow card early in the first half, Paraguay managed to maintain discipline and avoid further bookings, which could have heavily impacted their defensive line.

Peru’s failure to break through Paraguay's defenses was also partly due to their inability to capitalize on key plays and maintain possession. Their singular offside call compared to Paraguay’s two indicates a lack of pressure on the Paraguayan goal, which, when combined with the lack of yellow cards, suggests a more reserved approach. In contrast, Paraguay's strategy of pushing forward, though more reckless with offsides and fouls, paid dividends and ultimately decided the match outcome.

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