After playing a man down for more than half of the contest, Paraguay hung on for a 1-0 victory over Turkiye thanks to a goal from Matias Galarza 65 seconds into the game, the fastest goal of this year's World Cup.
Miguel Almiron's red card late in the first half on Friday night (US, June 19) for breaking a new rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths after a disagreement left Paraguay short-handed. However, Orlando Gill, the goalie, made crucial stops to maintain the lead.
With its second consecutive defeat, Turkiye was eliminated from any possibility of moving on to the knockout stage.
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