Paraguay secures dominant 8-0 victory over Bolivia in Women’s Nations League

Paraguay achieved a commanding 8-0 victory over Bolivia in their CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League encounter. The decisive win, powered by a stellar performance from Claudia Martínez, significantly enhances Paraguay’s aspirations for a playoff spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

With this result, Paraguay has accumulated 10 points in the tournament, placing them just one point behind Ecuador and Venezuela. This narrow margin keeps the race for a playoff position wide open heading into the final matchday.

Dominant Performance

The match, held at the Ramón ‘Tahuichi’ Aguilera stadium, saw Paraguay, under the guidance of coach Herminio Barrios, assert control from the outset. The team delivered one of its most impressive performances of the competition, with Claudia Martínez emerging as the star of the show, netting four goals.

The first half set the tone for Paraguay’s dominance. Claudia Martínez opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and just four minutes later, she doubled the lead, putting Paraguay firmly in command. Lice Chamorro added a third goal in first-half stoppage time, giving Paraguay a comfortable 3-0 advantage at the break.

Second-Half Blitz

Paraguay maintained their intensity in the second half, quickly extending their lead. Griselda Garay scored in the 48th minute, followed by Martínez completing her hat-trick in the 50th minute. Rebeca Fernández then joined the scoring in the 52nd minute, making it 6-0. Martínez continued her exceptional display, securing her fourth goal of the match in the 57th minute. Monserrath Ayala rounded off the scoring in the 73rd minute, sealing the emphatic 8-0 victory.

World Cup Aspirations

The substantial win propelled Paraguay to 10 points, keeping their hopes alive for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 playoff stage. Their final group match will be at home against Colombia, while Bolivia will travel to face Peru.

Key Match Facts

Historical Context and Milestones

This victory marks a significant achievement for Paraguayan women’s football. The team’s ability to score four or more goals in CONMEBOL tournaments has historically been against Bolivia, including a 4-0 win in the 2025 CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina group stage.

Claudia Martínez’s four-goal performance is her second multi-goal outing for the senior national team in official tournaments. She previously scored a hat-trick against Bolivia in March 2025 during the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina.

The rapid succession of goals between the fifth and sixth for Paraguay, scored by Martínez and Rebeca Fernández, with only 1 minute and 32 seconds separating them, was the shortest interval between two goals in the current CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina campaign.

Furthermore, this 8-0 win matches Paraguay’s largest margin of victory in CONMEBOL tournaments, a record previously set with a 10-2 win over Bolivia in the 2014 CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina, where Rebeca Fernández also scored four goals.

The CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina is a crucial pathway for teams aiming to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and Paraguay’s dominant performance showcases their determination to compete on the global stage.

Fuente: CONMEBOL, https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/claudia-martinez-guia-la-contundente-victoria-de-paraguay/