The American Blast: USA Crush Paraguay 4-1 and Make a Statement

The match tilted after only seven minutes, when Damian Bobadilla diverted the ball into his own net. Paraguay were immediately forced to chase, while the USA pressed high and attacked every recovery with speed.

Folarin Balogun had a goal ruled out for offside by VAR, but answered almost instantly: he scored in the 31st minute from Christian Pulisic's pass, then struck again at 45+5 after a Malik Tillman assist. At halftime, the USA led 3-0.

Mauricio reduced the deficit for Paraguay in the 73rd minute from Julio Enciso's assist, but Giovanni Reyna closed the match at 90+8 after Alex Freeman's pass. The numbers confirmed the gap: 65% possession, 16-9 shots, 6-1 on target, 4-1 big chances and xG of 1.34 to 0.47.