Paraguay rose to seventh in the standings with nine points, just one behind Brazil. The decisive goal came in the 20th minute when Gomez collected a clearance just outside the area, took a touch, and fired a stunning shot with the outside of his right foot that rebounded off the post and into the net.
Yerson Mosquera gave the hosts the lead at Estadio Metropolitano with a close-range header from Rodriguez's precise cross from the left. Nico Gonzalez equalized for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions by intercepting a wayward pass from Rodriguez, sprinting into the box, and beating goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, according to Xinhua.
The 37-year-old striker, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer and a key player since 2007, was honored with the captain's armband by manager Marcelo Bielsa for his final match, according to Xinhua. The Inter Miami star nearly made his farewell memorable with a stunning volley in the 18th minute that struck the post.
India finds itself in the Elite Pool, sharing the company of Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. The second group, known as the Challengers Pool, includes Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, and Oman.
The defeat means, the two-time former champions will now have to beat Sri Lanka, Oman and Scotland, then hope results go in their favour to stand a chance of qualifying for the World Cup
Chhetri went past Argentine maestro Lionel Messi as the second most prolific scorer among active footballers with his 74th strike for the country in his 117th match.
A charity group which is trying to collect money for the surgery of a 6-month-old boy from Serbia with spinal muscular atrophy got the armband from a stadium worker who picked it up after the match.
