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International roundup: Raúl Ruidíaz, Gustav Svensson, Xavier Arreaga all start in first set of matches

Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz, midfielder Gustav Svensson and defender Xavier Arreaga all started for their respective countries in international matches on Thursday.

Ruidíaz went 74 minutes in Peru’s 2-2 draw with Paraguay in the opening match of CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifying. André Carillo opened the scoring for Peru in the 52nd minute before a brace from Ángel Romero put Paraguay in front. Carillo completed a brace of his own in the 85th minute to split the points.

Ruidíaz earned his 44th cap for La Blanquirroja, who host Brazil on Oct.