Enrique Vera opened the score in the 27th minute, while Cristian Riveros doubled the lead four minutes from time. Paraguay have four points in Group F.

New Zealand stunned Italy as the defending champions were held to a 1-1 draw at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

Shane Smeltz gave New Zealand a controversial early lead, while Vincenzo Iaquinta scored equalizer from the penalty spot.