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Turkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026
89 mins: The biggest chance for Turkey! Following Paraguay’s free kick, they race down the other end through a long ball in behind for Yilmax. The substitute striker cuts inside and squares for a team-mate near the penalty spot, who shoots low and hard. The ball is blocked initially by Gill in goal, but it’s spilled and falls to Gul, who skews his follow-up wide of the near post.
TL;DR
- Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received a straight red card for covering his mouth, a new rule in this World Cup.
- Turkey dominated possession (72%) and had significantly more shots (24) but struggled to convert chances, with only one shot on target.
- Paraguay defended deep with 10 men, successfully thwarting Turkey's numerous attacks.
- Turkey faced potential elimination from the World Cup if they lost this match, with a poor goal difference.
- The match was characterized by numerous fouls, yellow cards, and a tense atmosphere, including a brawl and VAR reviews.