Venezuela vs. Paraguay (1-0): goal, video and summary for 2026 Eliminatories [VIDEO]

In an exciting match, the Venezuela national team achieved a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on the second day of the South American Qualifiers 2026, this Tuesday, September 12th. The historic Salomón Rondón became the hero of the match by scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the final minutes. Thus, the joy ignited at the Monumental de Maturín, as the locals added their first three points.

Venezuela vs. Paraguay: Lineups for the Match

• Venezuela: Rafael Romo; Alexander González, Yordan Osorio, Wilker Ángel, Miguel Navarro; José Martínez (Cristián Caásseres Jr., 67′), Yangel Herrera, Samuel Sosa (Jefferson Savarino, 67′), Yeferson Soteldo, Josef Martínez (Sergio Córdova, 54′); Salomón Rondón. Goal: Rondón (90+3′)
• Paraguay: Carlos Coronel; Robert Rojas (Iván Piris, 71′), Fabián Balbuena, Gustavo Gómez, Junior Alonso; Mathias Villasanti, Andrés Cubas, Richard Ortiz (Richard Sánchez, 46′); Miguel Almirón (Alejandro Romero, 85′), Gabriel Ávalos (Carlos Espínola, 59′), Ramón Sosa.