Paraguay stun Germany to reach FIFA World Cup last-16
Paraguay knock Germany out in dramatic penalty shootout
BOSTON: (Web Desk) – Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup by defeating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure a place in the Round of 16.
The match finished 1-1 after regulation time and extra time, sending the contest to penalties. Both teams successfully converted three of their opening five spot-kicks, forcing the shootout into sudden death.
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Germany then missed their first sudden-death penalty, giving Paraguay the opportunity to seal victory, which they did with a composed finish to book their place in the pre-quarterfinals.
The defeat marked Germany’s first-ever FIFA World Cup elimination in a penalty shootout.
Paraguay will now face either France or Sweden in the Round of 16 as they continue their impressive World Cup campaign.
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