Paraguay Beats Türkiye 1-0 With 65-Second Goal, Sending US to Group D Title
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 20
Paraguay Beats Türkiye 1-0 With 65-Second Goal, Sending US to Group D Title
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 20
Summary
65 seconds were enough for Paraguay: Matías Galarza's early strike sealed a 1-0 win that eliminated Türkiye and confirmed the United States as Group D winner.
Paraguay protected that lead with 10 men after Miguel Almirón was sent off late in the first half under the new World Cup rule banning players from covering their mouths during confrontations.
Orlando Gill preserved the result with several second-half saves, while Türkiye again wasted heavy possession and pressure, including a Mert Müldür header that hit the woodwork before halftime.
Paraguay rebounded from a 4-1 opening loss to the U.S. and will play Australia next Thursday with second place in the group still at stake.