Paraguay Beat Germany 4-3 on Penalties in Massive Upset in Round of 32

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Paraguay Beat Germany 4-3 on Penalties in Massive Upset in Round of 32

Jonathan Tah, Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade missed penalties for Germany as Paraguay won the shootout. In regulation, Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead three minutes before half-time. After a spell of sustained pressure, Kai Havertz equalized for Germany, which missed a host of chances in the second half. Jonathan Tah had his goal ruled out in extra time.

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