Paraguay pulled off a major upset at the FIFA World Cup, eliminating Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Boston on Monday.
The victory sent the 33rd-ranked South Americans into the Round of 16 and ended Germany's pursuit of a fifth World Cup title.
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Match Recap
Julio Enciso opened the scoring for Paraguay with a header in the 42nd minute, beating German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Kai Havertz equalized for Germany early in the second half with a header, his third goal of the tournament.
In extra time, a header by Germany's Jonathan Tah in the 102nd minute was disallowed after a VAR review determined Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill was interfered with.
The match went to a penalty shootout, where Germany's Havertz, Nick Woltemade, and Tah all failed to convert their attempts.
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Paraguay's Mauricio, Gustavo Gomez, Matias Galarza, and Jose Canale successfully converted their penalties to secure the 4-3 shootout victory.
Brazil Also Advances
In another Round of 32 match in Houston, Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1.
Kaishu Sano gave Japan the lead in the 29th minute, but Brazil equalized through a header from Casemiro and won it with a late goal by Gabriel Martinelli.
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Paraguay will next face the winner of the match between France and Sweden.
