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Roque called-up to Paraguay

Malaguista striker, Roque Santa Cruz has been selected for Paraguay’s upcoming two games against Ecuador and Brazil.

Santa Cruz, who has accumulated over a hundred international matches and scored 30 goals during his long career with Paraguay, has been called-up for the forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers:

  • Ecuador vs Paraguay | Thursday 24th March (Atahualpa Olympic Stadium, Quito)
  • Paraguay vs Brazil | Tuesday 29th March (Defensores del Chaco Stadium, Asunción)

Roque’s Paraguay are in fourth place in the South American qualifying table, with 7 points from 4 games, accumulating 2 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat (3 goals scored and 2 conceded).