Paraguay secured its qualification for the World Cup after defeating Germany in a penalty shootout during the round of 16. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw after the regulation and extra time periods, with the Paraguayan team ultimately demonstrating superior composure during the shootout. Germany initiated the match with a highly offensive approach.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann structured the team to feature two strikers, assigning Kai Havertz to the “ten” role and positioning Deniz Undav as the most advanced attacking player. From the opening minute, the German side exerted significant pressure on their opponents. For the majority of the first half, Paraguay was compelled to adopt a defensive posture, maintaining a defensive line approximately 30 meters from their goal.
Despite Germany’s considerable dominance in possession and attacking presence, the team did not generate clear scoring opportunities, as Paraguay maintained its defensive structure throughout the period.
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