Paraguay and Singapore were level at halftime in their November international friendly after a first half that featured two goals and a clear shift in momentum. Singapore struck first through Song, who headed in from a Baharudin cross, before Mauricio answered for Paraguay with a finish from the edge of the area.
The opening period was played with Singapore applying pressure and Paraguay trying to work its way back into control. Paraguay created chances through Galarza, Delmas and Caballero, but it was Mauricio who delivered the key response before the break.
First-half back-and-forth
The match had already produced a competitive rhythm by halftime, with Singapore threatening through the air and Paraguay looking for better control in attack. Song's header gave Singapore the lead, but Mauricio's goal from outside the box brought Albirroja back into the game before the interval.
At the break, the score reflected a balanced first half in Singapur vs Paraguay, with both sides finding the net and both showing moments of promise. For Paraguay, the goal from Mauricio was the most important moment of the first 45 minutes, especially after Singapore had gone ahead.
The second half would decide the result, but the opening period already gave a useful look at how Paraguay responded under pressure during the parón de selecciones de noviembre.
