Paraguay hold on for nail-biting 2-1 win over Mexico in 2025 international friendly: Highlights and goals

Paraguay and Mexico closed out their international breaks of November 2025 in a breath-taking matchup, and you caught every moment here on Bolavip.

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Referee Jon Freemon blows the whistle, indicating full time. In an electric showdown, Paraguay hold on for the 2-1 victory over Mexico in the final international friendly of 2025.

Paraguay striker Diego Gonzalez squanders a golden opportunity to score the decisive 3-1 goal, as Malagon once again saves Mexico.

Jesus Gallardo appeared through the back of the penalty area but couldn’t quite deflect the ball home into the net.

The fourth official has indicated an added of six minutes will be played. Now, Mexico are fully on the attack to avoid extending their winless streak to six games.

Enciso got behind the defense for an unsurpassable one-on-one against Malagon to put the game away. However, the goalkeeper stood tall, blocking Enciso’s attempted chip-shot. Mexico remain within reach thanks to their goalie.

Despite his marvelous save, Mexico fans booed Malagon once again when he touched the ball in the next play.

After several warnings, the referee has momentarily stopped the game for Mexico fans to stop participating in discriminatory chants against Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

The game has now been resumed.

After an impressive team movement, Pineda drove with possession into the penalty area before unleashing a powerful shot. However, his attempt didn’t make it past Paraguay’s defense, denying any chance for Mexico to tie the game.

With Julio Enciso leading a counter-attack at full speed, Pineda was left with no choice but to stop the star winger with a harsh foul. As a result, Freemon booked him.

The "home" fans in San Antonio are making their discomfort with the goalkeeper’s performance crystal clear. As many blame him for the overall struggles, fans jeer the netminder every time he touches the ball.

It’s not often Jimenez will miss the net entirely with a header. However, as he connected on a crosser, Jimenez couldn’t send the ball down. Instead, he sent it flying over the crossbar. Mexico are bringing the intensity, as Paraguay await for a counterattack.

Holding on with dear life to their 2-1 lead, Paraguay hopes to slow down the pace of the game and take the wind out of Mexico’s sails.

This game has gone crazy! Jimenez had just finished celebrating his goal when Paraguay upped the pressure on Mexico. Despite a couple of great saves from Malagon, Julio Enciso crossed a perfect ball for Damian Bobadilla to put his country ahead once again. Paraguay now lead 2-1 in San Antonio.

Cool, calm, and collected. Jimenez ties the game from the penalty spot, deceiving Orlando Gill with a composed shot down low.

The celebration has been put on halt immediately, as Freemon points to the spot in Paraguay’s penalty area. Mexico can now tie the game.

Following the VAR review, Freemon overturns his initial call. Sanabria is awarded for the goal, despite Mexico arguing it should have been called a foul on their goalkeeper.

After a beautiful cross, Antonio Sanabria slides for the ball, making contact with goalkeeper Malagon. The ball ends up in the back of the net, but Freemon calls foul. However, the play is now under VAR review.

Mexico and Paraguay resume the action at Alamodome

Despite a couple of Grade-A chances for both sides, Mexico and Paraguay can’t steer away from each other. The players head to the locker rooms as the 0-0 remains fixed on the scoreboard.

While the teenager hasn’t been able to break the lock at Paraguay’s backfield, every ball Mora has touched has been put to good use. With him on the wing, Mexico know they can find the opener at any moment.

Paraguay tried to catch Mexico off guard with an absolute heat-seeker of a free kick from distance, but the Mexican goalkeeper was ready for it, keeping the ball out of his net.

Shortly after Jimenez was booked, Paraguay defenseman Alan Benitez is shown a yellow card of his own, becoming the first warned player on Alfaro’s team.

In a very unnecessary play, Jimenez shows his frustration by kicking the ball into the stands after being called for a foul. As a result, Freemon books Jimenez.

Mexico have just told Paraguay: 'Anything you can do, we can do better'. Mora delivered a pin-point cross from the corner spot, finding Alvarez all by himself at the penalty area. However, the captain tried to place the ball against the side of the net, and the right post denied his shot.

The defensive midfielder was late to the ball, stopping a Paraguayan attack with a foul that earned him the first yellow card of the night.

A beautiful free kick from Gilberto Mora is saved right at the goal line by Orlando Gill’s spectacular dive. The 6'5" netminder kept Paraguay in the game, keeping his goal away from danger on the biggest chance of the night so far.

Through the opening 15 minutes, there has been much tension but little action on the pitch. The game has been interrupted by several fouls on both sides. Sparks are flying and one member of Alfaro’s coaching staff has been sent off for a verbal incident with referee Freemon.

In case Mexico forgot just how lethal Paraguay can be in set-pieces, 'La Albirroja' would’ve scored the opener thanks to a header from Gustavo Velazquez. Fortunately for 'El Tri', Freemon signaled for an offensive player foul in the penalty area.

For the moment, Mexico got off with a warning, but they must be wary of giving up set-piece opportunities going forward.

Early in the game, Gustavo Alfaro’s side demonstrates its intention with a suffocating high press on Mexico. The Mexican defenders can’t afford any distraction, as Miguel Almiron and Ramon Sosa are an ever-present threat.

Gilberto Mora crosses a dangerous free kick to the penalty area. Paraguay barely manage to deflect the ball out of danger as Mexico settles for the corner kick.

Referee Jon Freemon blows his whistle and we’re underway at Alamodome. Mexico and Paraguay close out their international breaks for the 2025 season in an electric matchup in San Antonio, Texas.

In what looks like a home game for Mexico, the teams walk out to the field for the national anthems.

With the patriotic symbols being paid their due respects, all is set for the action to kick off at the Alamodome.

With no further ado, Mexico vs. Paraguay is about to get underway.

Edson Alvarez will wear the captain’s armband tonight for Mexico.

Miguel Almiron will be the captain for Paraguay.

Mexico and Paraguay have taken to the pitch for their pre-competitive routine. Fans at the Alamodome took exception as a loud roar erupted from the bleachers when the "home" team came out of the tunnel.

Paraguay must keep their eyes fixed on Mora at all times. The 16-year-old Mexican could have been at the U-17 FIFA World Cup, but instead he is getting crucial minutes with the senior team as Aguirre and his staff search for the ideal lineup ahead of the 2026 World Cup—which Mexico will co-host alongside the US and Canada.

The uniforms have been confirmed for the matchup between Mexico and Paraguay. 'El Tri' will wear their traditional green jerseys, while 'La Albirroja' will do their nickname justice with their historic red-and-white striped kit.

As announced through their official social media, Mexico have touched down at Alamodome ahead of the matchup with Paraguay.

As for Paraguay, this is how 'La Albirroja' will look against Mexico: Orlando Gill (GK), Alan Benitez, Gustavo Velazquez, Alexis Duarte, Agustin Sandez, Diego Gomez, Matias Galarza Fonda, Braian Ojeda, Miguel Almiron, Antonio Sanabria, and Ramon Sosa.

This is the starting eleven selected by Javier Aguirre to take on Paraguay in San Antonio: Luis Angel Malagon will be in goal, Israel Reyes, Edson Alvarez, Jesus Orozco, Mateo Chavez, Erik Lira, Marcel Ruiz, Orbelin Pineda, Gilberto Mora, Jorge Ruvalcaba, and Raul Jimenez.

Ahead of their meeting in San Antonio, Mexico and Paraguay have faced off against each other 21 times.

So far, El Tri hold the upper hand, having won 11 times. Meanwhile, Paraguay have prevailed on five occasions, with both teams ending at a stalemate in the remaining five outings. However, Paraguay walked out victorious the last time they met, when La Albirroja won 1-0 in an international friendly in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2022.

Mexico and Paraguay will face off in the last international friendly of 2025 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The domed indoor venue was inaugurated in 1993, costing $186 million and seating 64,000 fans at its maximum capacity. Among the many top sporting events held there, the Alamodome hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final in 2017.

In charge of serving justice on the pitch will be American referee Jon Freemon. Freemon will be joined by assistant referees Nick Uranga and Ryan Graves. Moreover, Rosendo Mendoza will serve as the fourth official. In the VAR booth, Edvin Jurisevic and Jose Rivero will be monitoring the action.

Mexico and Paraguay will take to the field for kickoff at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

To watch the international friendly between Mexico and Paraguay, viewers in the US can catch the action live on Fubo. Other options include: Univision, TUDN, FOX Deportes, DirecTV Stream, and ViX.

Welcome to our liveblog of the international friendly between Mexico and Paraguay!

Mexico are hoping to right the ship and end the year on a bright note after a concerning slump under Javier Aguirre. In what’s expected to be a mostly Mexican crowd in Texas, 'El Tri' know they must deliver in front of its fans.

Paraguay, on the other hand, will look to play spoiler. With not much to lose but a lot to win, 'La Albirroja' could turn out to be the perfect public enemy on the Texan night.

Stay with us to catch live updates, key analysis, and minute-by-minute coverage on the final international friendly of the year for both national teams!