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Landon Donovan Sends Message on World Cup After Paraguay's Major Upset

Landon Donovan Sends Message on World Cup After Paraguay's Major Upset

Summary

Paraguay won a surprising match against Germany in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 by winning a penalty shootout after a 1-1 tie. Former U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan praised the exciting start to the knockout rounds, which also saw last-minute wins by Canada and Brazil.

Key Facts

  • Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after extra time ended without a goal.
  • The match was tied 1-1 before the shootout started.
  • A potential winning goal for Germany was disallowed due to a foul on Paraguay’s goalkeeper.
  • Paraguay is ranked 34th in the World Cup and had lost earlier to the U.S. 4-1 in group play.
  • Paraguay will face the winner of the France vs. Sweden game in the Round of 16.
  • Canada and Brazil also won their Round of 32 matches with goals scored in the last moments.
  • Landon Donovan, a former U.S. player and current commentator, shared his excitement about the close games on social media.
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