Germany eliminated from World Cup in penalty shootout loss to Paraguay
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James Whaling
Summary
Germany suffered a shocking World Cup exit in the last 32, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time. Kai Havertz equalised for Germany after Julio Enciso put Paraguay ahead, but Havertz and Nick Woltemade both missed in the shootout. Paraguay's Jose Canale scored the decisive penalty. This marks the first time Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at the World Cup.
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· 3 pulledKai Havertz equalised after Julio Enciso had fired Paraguay in front before the Arsenal striker missed from the spot in the shootout
Paraguay defender Jose Canale was the hero after the South Americans had squandered two opportunities to win it
It is the first time Germany have ever lost on penalties at the World Cup
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