Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the tournament to beat Turkey 1-0, despite playing most of the match with ten men, sending Turkey out of the World Cup.
Summary
According to The Guardian, Paraguay kept their World Cup campaign alive with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Turkey in Group D, despite being reduced to ten men early in the match. The win condemned Turkey to an early exit from the tournament.
The Details
Paraguay, still smarting from a 4-1 opening defeat to the USA, scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far just 64 seconds into the match. Matías Galarza fired in a long-range shot to give his side the lead. However, Paraguay's task became harder when they had a player sent off, forcing them to defend their advantage for the remainder of the game. The ten-man side managed to hold on, securing a vital three points that breathed life into their campaign.
What It Means
The result sends Turkey out of the World Cup with a game to spare, while Paraguay's hopes of advancing are revived. They will need to build on this gritty performance in their final group match. For more World Cup coverage, visit our dedicated World Cup news page.
Source: Reported by The Guardian. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.