Paraguay and Morocco in octaves after winning penalty
The Paraguayan team defeated Germany 3-4 in the penalty batch, while the Moroccan team beat the Netherlands 2-3, also in the penalty batch.
Paraguayeliminated Germany on Monday in thefinal sixteen of the World Cup. As the match ended with a tie of one, the qualifying was decided on penalties (3-4). The faults of Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Tah have condemned Julian Nagelsmann's team and given Paraguay the pass to the 8th finals.
The Paraguayans managed to advance in thefinal minutes of the first half with a goal by Julio Enciso (m.42), but Kai Havertz balanced the duel shortly after returning from the locker room (m.54).
This is the first time Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing the penalty. Besides, for the third time in a row, the five-time world champion team won't be among the top 16.
Gustavo Alfaro's team will face France or Sweden in the eighth round, depending on the match this Tuesday in New York.
On the other hand, Morocco's team has defeated the Netherlands on Monday in the penalty batch, 2-3, and has managed to advance to the 8th finals of the tournament.
Cody Gapkoscored the Dutch goal in the 72nd minute and Issa Diopscored the African goal in the 90+1 minute.
In the next phase, Moroccowill face Canadaon July 4 in Houston.
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