Kerolin helps Brazil to Copa America semi-finals
After a hat-trick last time out in an emphatic defeat of Brazil, it was a more subdued appearance for our 25-year-old in this one.
Her side were already two goals to the good at the break, leading to our attacker being rested for the second period.
It made it three wins from three in Group B for the eight-time winners, who will now play Colombia in their final group game on Friday before a semi-final tie next week.
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Real Madrid's Yasmim made the difference in the first half, breaking the deadlock with a free-kick in the 27th minute before doubling the lead in near identical fashion as half-time approached.
Paraguay's task got even harder early in the second half as captain Camila Arrieta was sent off for a foul on Marta.
Amanda Gutierres and Duda Sampaio put the finishing touches on the game for Brazil, either side of a consolation strike from Claudia Martinez.
After three matches in the competition, Brazil have scored 12 times and conceded just the once.
They'll now seek to go on and defend the crown in a tournament they've dominated since its inception.
As always, we'll have reports on mancity.com and our official app from every international match this summer featuring City players, including the Copa America and European Championship.
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