Brazil have this quarterfinal totally under control right now. Paraguay are having difficulty getting out of their own half - their forays into Brazilian territory are being rapidly curtailed. If the game continues in this vein, only a bad mistake by the favourites will see the underdogs score a goal, let alone enough to advance. Still, the game's still scoreless, and anything can happen at this point.
Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals, Brazil Vs. Paraguay: Brazil In Control So Far In First Half
At the other end of the pitch, Brazil are moving the ball around absolutely beautifully, with Alexandre Pato in particular playing some sublime football. Neymar's making a nuisance of himself as well. Enrique Vera was forced to drag him back as he threatened to cut in from the left wing, earning himself an entry into Sergio Pezzotta's little black book for his troubles, not to mention a dangerous-looking Brazil free kick. No worries, though. The set piece was totally wasted.
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