Paraguay produced a stunning World Cup upset on Monday, knocking Germany out of the tournament’s early stages by winning a dramatic penalty shootout to secure a spot in the last 16.
Germany stunned as Paraguay advance
The South American team came through 4-3 in the shootout after the match finished level at 1-1 following extra time.
How the match unfolded
Both sides were locked together at 1-1 after regulation time and extra time.
Paraguay then edged the penalty shootout 4-3 to clinch advancement.
The result handed Germany their first-ever World Cup loss in a penalty shootout.
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