World Cup 2010 : Paraguay defeats Slovakia 2-0
BLOEMFONTEIN, Jun. 20, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Paraguay defeated Slovakia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Paraguay dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Enrique Vera in the 27th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Paraguayans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Riveros with just 4 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Paraguayans top of Group F with 4 points. Slovakia is bottom with one point. In their last game, Paraguay will meet New Zealand at the Free State Stadium on June 24, while Slovakia will face Italy.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Slovakia at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- 20 June 2010
- 13:30
- Bloemfontein
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 4 |
 Italy | 1 |
 New Zealand | 1 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
Matches
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