Paraguay stuns four-time World Cup champions Germany in penalty shootout after controversial call
Manuel Neuer and Germany were stunned in a penalty shootout as Paraguay advanced to the round of 16 after a controversial VAR call annulled a goal.
TL;DR
- Paraguay stunned four-time FIFA World Cup champions Germany in a penalty shootout to reach the round of 16.
- The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time, requiring penalties to decide the winner.
- A German goal in extra time was disallowed after a VAR review determined a foul by Waldemar Anton on the goalkeeper.
- Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4-3, with key saves from goalkeeper Orlando Gill and a decisive penalty from José Canale.
- This was Germany's first-ever loss in a penalty shootout at the FIFA World Cup.