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Paraguay's hero, goalkeeper Orlando Gil, was understandably ecstatic after his team eliminated favorites Germany in a penalty shootout during their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash. Gil himself saved two crucial spot-kicks from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade.
“Incredible excitement. It was a tough match. We managed to hold on. We scored the first goal, they equalized, but then we managed to maintain our lead,” the Paraguayan shot-stopper said after the game.
“Of course, we analyzed every player and every detail regarding their penalty takers. Thank God, I managed to save two penalties. It’s a privilege – we eliminated a champion. I dedicate this victory to all Paraguayans,” added the goalkeeper, who plays for Argentine club San Lorenzo.
Fittingly, the jubilant Gil was also named Player of the Match.
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