Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro praises his team’s performance after Paraguay defeats Germany in a World Cup last-32 match decided on penalties. Paraguay secures a place in the last 16 following the 4-3 shootout victory, after the match ends level and proceeds to penalties. Alfaro describes the result as “extraordinary,” highlighting the players’ execution of the game plan and their composure under pressure. Sources note that Germany had not previously lost a World Cup penalty shootout, and that Paraguay’s ability to hold their nerve proves decisive. The shootout is marked by missed kicks from Paraguay—Antonio Sanabria and Fabian Balbuena both miss penalties that could have ended the contest earlier—yet Paraguay still prevails. Other reporting emphasizes that Paraguay limits Germany’s preferred style of play and maintains a fearless mentality throughout the contest. Overall, the comments focus on Paraguay’s collective discipline and mental strength as factors behind an unexpected World Cup upset.