Almiron leads Paraguay past Bolivia in international friendly

Washington, Sep 28 (UNI) A Miguel Almiron brace fired Paraguay to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their international friendly. Paraguay took the lead in the 17th minute when Almiron fired in from close range after a headed pass from Mauricio Magalhaes on Sunday. Former Newcastle United winger Almiron doubled the advantage early in the second half, taking a touch to control Julio Enciso's pass before finishing clinically into the far corner. Bolivia had several chances to score late in the game but was denied by a series of sharp saves from goalkeeper Gaston Olveira, including a penalty from Miguel…