A tragi-comic blunder by Jamaica goalkeeper Duwayne Kerr gifted Paraguay a 35th-minute goal and a 1-0 victory that put them top of Group B at the Copa America.
Midfielder Victor Caceres played a long ball out of the Paraguay half for Benitez to chase and Kerr’s attempt at a clearing header bounced straight off Benítez’s thigh and into goal.
Paraguay have four points from two matches. It was Paraguay’s first win in 10 Copa America matches, having reached the 2011 final without a win.
The match was also coach Ramon Díaz’s first victory in his fifth in charge and followed the surprise 2-2 draw with favourites Argentina three days ago.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald