Paraguay–Taiwan relations as Taiwan's ambassador at the time, and his diplomatic staff, were able to convince the Paraguayans that continuing the relationship with ROC, and thus keeping Taiwan's development assistance and access to Taiwan's markets, would be more advantageous for Paraguay. As the ROC Commercial Attaché at Asunción, Tseng Cheng-te, explained later, "I tried constantly to figure out what we could buy from them. It was very difficult, because they have nothing to offer". Taiwan provided assistance to Paraguay on a number of economic development projects throughout the 1990s, and has extended large loans to Paraguay; as of early 2009, Taiwan's government
History of the Paraguay national football team would bring Paraguay level again in the 90th minute, as the fixture ended 3–3. On 15 July, Paraguay drew 0–0 with Mexico in their second group stage fixture. Paraguay then faced Brazil on 18 July in their last group stage fixture. Guido Alvarenga gave Paraguay the lead in the 11th minute after converting a penalty, however, Brazil responded with three goals in the second half to win 3–1 and eventually top the group and eliminate Paraguay, who had obtained just two points at the competition. Paraguay commenced began its 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in late March in 2000,