Roque Santa Cruz claims MasterCard Man of the Match award

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz was named the MasterCard Man of the Match after his performance in the 1-0 win over Jamaica.

Santa Cruz was not on the scoresheet in the Group B encounter in Antofagasta, though that was not for a lack of trying.

He had three on-target strikes in the first half alone, his best effort coming in the 32nd minute when he forced a reflex save from Duwayne Kerr with a stunning volley from 20 yards out.

However, the only goal of the contest came in fortuitious circumstances, Kerr’s headed clearance hitting Édgar Benítez on the thigh before rolling into the unguarded net.

Paraguay – beaten finalists in 2011 – now have four points to their name in this year’s Copa América, putting them firmly on course to make the quarter-finals.

Bron: ca2015.com

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