Colombia and Paraguay Draw 0-0 in New Jersey Friendly
Both sides field experimental lineups in a scoreless FIFA window match at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
KEY POINTS
- Match ended 0-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey
- Second FIFA window friendly for both teams after World Cup 2026
- Davinson Sánchez named Colombia captain replacing James Rodríguez
- Paraguay coming off 2-0 win over Bolivia with Almirón double
- Broadcast on Caracol, RCN (Colombia) and Trece (Paraguay)
Colombia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw on October 2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The match was the second FIFA window friendly for both nations following World Cup 2026.
Colombia came off a 1-1 draw with Mexico in Baltimore, while Paraguay arrived after a 2-0 win over Bolivia in Washington featuring a Miguel Almirón brace. Both coaches used the match to test new players and tactical systems.
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Néstor Lorenzo handed the captain's armband to Davinson Sánchez after James Rodríguez stepped down from the role. Colombia started with a back-five formation and Aldair Quintana in goal, while Jhon Arias wore the number 10 shirt.
The first half produced few clear chances. Colombia's best opportunities fell to Yaser Asprilla and Jhon Arias, while Paraguay's Julio Enciso fired over the bar. Aldair Quintana briefly required treatment but remained on the pitch.
The game was broadcast in Colombia on Caracol TV and Canal RCN, and in Paraguay on Trece (Canal 13). Kick-off was 7:00 p.m. Colombia time (8:00 p.m. ET).
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