Paraguay Goalkeeper Reveals Germany Penalty Analysis
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gili saved two penalties to eliminate four-time champion Germany in a World Cup 2026 Round of 32 shootout, securing his nation's first-ever knockout-stage victory after the teams drew 1-1 through extra time.
Orlando Gili, Paraguay's hero goalkeeper, spoke after demonstrating his penalty-saving prowess that helped his team knock out Germany in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, revealing that his team had analyzed the opposing team's shooting beforehand. The match remained tied 1-1 after both 90 minutes and 120 minutes of play. Paraguay took the lead through Julio Enciso in the 42nd minute, but Germany equalized with a goal from Kai Havertz in the 54th minute. In the penalty shootout, Paraguay won 4-3, with Gili saving two of Germany's penalty kicks, while another German player shot wide. Paraguay thus secured a knockout-stage victory in World Cup history for the first time in the nation's history. Germany, a four-time former world champion, lost on penalties in the World Cup for the first time and failed to reach the Round of 16 for the third consecutive World Cup tournament. Gili stated: "Of course, we analyzed every player and every detail of the penalty takers beforehand. Thank God I was able to save two penalties. I feel deeply honored that we were able to eliminate the former champion. This is a victory for all Paraguayans."
