Paraguay shocked four-time world champions Germany by knocking them out of the last 32 through a penalty shootout. The South Americans had less of the ball but managed to make their chances count and continuously disturbed Julian Nagelsmann’s team. Then they stepped up when it mattered during the penalty shootouts to book their place in the last 16, where they will face either France or Sweden.
Germany opted to play Deniz Undav instead of Jamal Musiala for this game. However, the attacking front failed to combine and create clear-cut chances.
Paraguay started brightly as they won a corner kick in the second minute, but Junior Alonso’s attempt was saved by Manuel Neuer.
In the first half, Germany enjoyed much of the possession but failed to make it count. And in the 42nd minute, it was Julio Enciso who gave Paraguay the lead through a header as he found himself unmarked in the box.
At half-time, Nagelsmann chose to bring on Leon Goretzka for Felix Nmecha, who had impressed in previous games but failed to find his feet in this one.
Germany opted to play Deniz Undav instead of Jamal Musiala for this game. However, the attacking front failed to combine and create clear-cut chances.
Paraguay started brightly as they won a corner kick in the second minute, but Junior Alonso’s attempt was saved by Manuel Neuer.
In the first half, Germany enjoyed much of the possession but failed to make it count. And in the 42nd minute, it was Julio Enciso who gave Paraguay the lead through a header as he found himself unmarked in the box.
At half-time, Nagelsmann chose to bring on Leon Goretzka for Felix Nmecha, who had impressed in previous games but failed to find his feet in this one.
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