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1. 121'

   That was the last kick of the penalty shootout, with a winner finally emerging.

2. 121'

   Goal! Jose Canale (Paraguay) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Manuel Neuer into the roof of the net.

3. 121'

   Jonathan Tah (Germany) fails to score from the penalty kick. His shot goes just a few inches over the crossbar.

4. 121'

   Manuel Neuer anticipates the direction of the penalty by Fabian Balbuena (Paraguay). He attempted to put the ball into the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper was there in time to deny him.

5. 121'

   Goal! Nadiem Amiri (Germany) lashes the penalty into the bottom right corner, giving the keeper no chance.

6. 121'

   Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay) can't convert the spot kick. It goes narrowly wide of the left post.

7. 121'

   Nick Woltemade (Germany) fails to beat the goalkeeper from the penalty spot with a shot into the bottom right corner. Orlando Gill anticipates his intention perfectly, though, and leaps to stop his effort.

8. 121'

   GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Matias Galarza (Paraguay) low into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Manuel Neuer no chance!

9. 121'

   Goal! Jamal Musiala (Germany) calmly steps up and smashes the ball into the bottom left corner.

10. 121'

    Gustavo Gomez (Paraguay) steps up and confidently powers his spot-kick into the bottom right corner.

11. 121'

    Goal! Joshua Kimmich (Germany) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Orlando Gill into the bottom left corner.

12. 121'

    Goal! Mauricio (Paraguay) slams home the penalty with a precise shot which goes inside the right post.

13. 121'

    Kai Havertz (Germany) fails to beat the goalkeeper from the penalty spot with a shot into the middle of the goal. Orlando Gill anticipates his intention perfectly, though, and just stays where he is to stop his effort.

14. 121'

    The match will be decided by a penalty shootout. Who will be the winner and who will be the loser?

15. 120+2'

    Although Jalal Jayed has now ended extra time, we still don't know who the winner is. A penalty shoot-out will decide this match.

16. 120+2'

    Here's the change. Junior Alonso leaves the pitch and Fabian Balbuena (Paraguay) comes on as a substitute.

17. 120+1'

    Close effort! Nadiem Amiri (Germany) takes the resulting free kick from a promising distance, but he sends it narrowly wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.

18. 120'

    The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.

19. 119'

    Waldemar Anton (Germany) wastes a great chance from the resulting corner. He times his header superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross, but can't aim better than into the middle of the goal, straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.

20. 119'

    Nathaniel Brown (Germany) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.

21. 117'

    Matias Galarza (Paraguay) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.

22. 115'

    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jamal Musiala (Germany) was quite harsh and Jalal Jayed didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

23. 114'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes the resultant free kick from the edge of the box and tries to find one of his teammates with a cross, but the keeper climbs high and gets to it first, collecting the ball with ease.

24. 113'

    Junior Alonso (Paraguay) brings an opponent down and Jalal Jayed interrupts the game. There is a free kick near the sideline to Germany.

25. 111'

    Germany failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.

26. 110'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) tested Orlando Gill with a strike from just outside the box, but the effort is saved. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Germany.

27. 110'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.

28. 110'

    Julian Nagelsmann has decided to substitute Antonio Rudiger and he is replaced by Malick Thiaw (Germany).

29. 110'

    The substitution has been made. Nadiem Amiri (Germany) has replaced Florian Wirtz.

30. 108'

    Mauricio (Paraguay) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.

31. 106'

    Kai Havertz (Germany) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.

32. 106'

    The players must be exhausted and nobody wants the penalty shoot-out. Let's see what second part of extra time can bring. It starts right now!

33. 105+5'

    The referee blows his whistle to end the first period of extra-time.

34. 105+5'

    What a save from Orlando Gill! Kai Havertz (Germany) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant stop to keep it out.

35. 105+2'

    Mauricio (Paraguay) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.

36. 105+1'

    Julian Nagelsmann is stunned as referee Jalal Jayed shows him a yellow card. What was that for?

37. 105'

    We will have 4 min. of added time.

38. 105'

    Referee Jalal Jayed has finally had enough of Gustavo Alfaro and brandishes a yellow card at him!

39. 105' VAR

    The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal due to a foul. The Germany players look gutted.

40. 104' VAR

    Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible foul. The Germany players aren’t happy.

41. 102' 2 - 1

    Nathaniel Brown sends in a great cross from the corner and finds Jonathan Tah (Germany), who outjumps the defence to put the ball into the roof of the net with a stunning header. The score is 2:1.

42. 102'

    There's an opportunity for Nathaniel Brown (Germany) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.

43. 99'

    Nathaniel Brown (Germany) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.

44. 99'

    Here is a change. Damian Bobadilla is going off and Gustavo Alfaro gives the last tactical orders to Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay).

45. 99'

    Substitution. Braian Ojeda (Paraguay) has come on for Juan Caceres.

46. 98'

    Nick Woltemade (Germany) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.

47. 96'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.

48. 96'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.

49. 93'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.

50. 93'

    Nick Woltemade (Germany) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.

51. 91'

    Here comes a substitution. Gustavo Velazquez (Paraguay) is brought on as a substitute for Miguel Almiron.

52. 91'

    The first period of extra-time has just started.

53. 90+6'

    The referee has ended the second half.

54. 90+5'

    Jamal Musiala (Germany) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.

55. 90+4'

    Mauricio (Paraguay) takes the corner.

56. 90+3'

    Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders. The referee signals a corner kick to Paraguay.

57. 90+2'

    Jonathan Tah (Germany) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner, but his header is well saved by the keeper.

58. 90+2'

    Nathaniel Brown (Germany) prepares to take a corner kick.

59. 90+1'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. Germany earn a corner.

60. 90'

    5 additional min. will be played.

61. 89'

    Jamal Musiala (Germany) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.

62. 88'

    It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Leroy Sane as he is replaced by Nick Woltemade (Germany).

63. 86'

    Waldemar Anton (Germany) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.

64. 86'

    Florian Wirtz (Germany) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.

65. 83'

    Germany are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.

66. 80'

    Florian Wirtz (Germany) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal from a mid-range free kick, but the ball is blocked by the defensive wall.

67. 79'

    Substitution. Aleksandar Pavlovic makes way for Waldemar Anton (Germany).

68. 79'

    Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Jalal Jayed saw the whole situation. Germany win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.

69. 78'

    What a save from Orlando Gill! Kai Havertz (Germany) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save to keep it out.

70. 77'

    Gustavo Caballero (Paraguay) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.

71. 75'

    The attendance for today's match is 63945.

72. 74'

    Leroy Sane (Germany) sends a cross into the box, but Orlando Gill comes off his line to gather the ball.

73. 72'

    The ball possession at the moment is 77:23.

74. 70'

    A cooling break is underway.

75. 69'

    Mauricio (Paraguay) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.

76. 69'

    Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.

77. 68'

    Jonathan Tah (Germany) commits a rough challenge and Jalal Jayed blows his whistle for a foul. Paraguay are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.

78. 67'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.

79. 67'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) will deliver the corner kick.

80. 66'

    Leroy Sane (Germany) is unable to get the free-kick over the defensive wall from mid-range.

81. 65'

    Andres Cubas (Paraguay) has tested the patience of referee Jalal Jayed and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.

82. 63'

    The manager has decided to make a substitution and Deniz Undav walks off the pitch to be replaced by Jamal Musiala (Germany).

83. 62'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes the resulting free kick from outside the box. He sends a nice cross into the box, but his intention is well anticipated by the goalkeeper who comes out to collect the ball.

84. 61'

    Poor challenge! Matias Galarza (Paraguay) is penalised for tripping and Jalal Jayed blows his whistle. Germany are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.

85. 59'

    What a save from Manuel Neuer! Gustavo Caballero (Paraguay) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save to keep it out.

86. 57'

    Julio Enciso (Paraguay) is substituted due to injury. Gustavo Alfaro gives a chance to Mauricio.

87. 56'

    Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.

88. 56'

    Leon Goretzka (Germany) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.

89. 55'

    Gabriel Avalos comes off the pitch to be replaced by Gustavo Caballero (Paraguay).

90. 54' 1 - 1

    It's a goal! Florian Wirtz sends a long raking pass onto the head of Kai Havertz (Germany), who makes no mistake from close in and sends the ball into the right side of the goal. 1:1.

91. 51'

    Julio Enciso (Paraguay) has a great chance inside the six-yard box, shoots low to the middle of the goal, but Manuel Neuer pulls off an exquisite save to deny him.

92. 49'

    The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Germany was in an offside position.

93. 47'

    Leroy Sane (Germany) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.

94. 46'

    The referee allows time for a substitution. Felix Nmecha will be replaced by Leon Goretzka (Germany).

95. 46'

    Jalal Jayed blows his whistle and the second half starts.

96. 45+6'

    The first half of today's match has just finished.

97. 45+5'

    The corner from Nathaniel Brown (Germany) is intercepted by Orlando Gill.

98. 45+3'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) picks up a lofted cross inside the box and releases a quick shot to the top left corner. His promising effort is kept out by Orlando Gill, who pulls off a stunning save!

99. 45+2'

    Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.

100. 45+2'

     Felix Nmecha (Germany) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.

101. 45+1'

     Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.

102. 45'

     5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

103. 45'

     Joshua Kimmich (Germany) takes a mid-range shot, but it lacks accuracy and it goes way over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.

104. 42' 0 - 1

     It's a goal! Julio Enciso (Paraguay) makes it 0:1. He jumped highest to connect with a perfect cross from Matias Galarza and planted his close-range header into the left side of the goal. Manuel Neuer was helpless.

105. 41'

     Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) whips in a cross from the corner, but Manuel Neuer is well positioned and punches the ball away.

106. 40'

     Florian Wirtz (Germany) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

107. 40'

     A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Florian Wirtz (Germany) takes it short.

108. 37'

     Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany) jumps into a tackle and Jalal Jayed signals a foul. Paraguay have a free kick.

109. 33'

     Kai Havertz (Germany) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.

110. 31'

     Nathaniel Brown (Germany) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.

111. 29'

     Flag goes up against Leroy Sane (Germany) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.

112. 28'

     Antonio Rudiger (Germany) sends a long ball forward to Florian Wirtz, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.

113. 23'

     The referee blows for a cooling break.

114. 21'

     Nathaniel Brown (Germany) commits a rough foul. Jalal Jayed stops the game and makes a call.

115. 17'

     Germany hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

116. 15'

     Joshua Kimmich (Germany) will take a corner kick.

117. 14'

     A lofted cross from Nathaniel Brown (Germany) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area. Germany win a corner.

118. 10'

     Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Jalal Jayed with no other option than to blow for a foul.

119. 8'

     The ball rebounds out to Florian Wirtz (Germany) on the edge of the box. He immediately strikes for goal, but sends the ball high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.

120. 8'

     Joshua Kimmich (Germany) is about to take a corner kick.

121. 7'

     Good defending. Florian Wirtz (Germany) tries to find Kai Havertz inside the box, but the pass is cut out. Germany have been awarded a corner kick.

122. 6'

     A sweet pass inside the box gives Deniz Undav (Germany) time to measure a shot, but it's slightly mishit and goes just wide of the right post. That really was a great chance! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.

123. 4'

     Looks like Gustavo Gomez (Paraguay) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.

124. 2'

     Junior Alonso (Paraguay) wins himself enough space to meet the resulting corner and fires the ball at goal, but the keeper does well to stop his effort.

125. 1'

     Julio Enciso (Paraguay) will take the corner.

126. 1'

     Julio Enciso (Paraguay) bursts into the box and pulls the trigger, but he can't beat the goalkeeper. He directed his daisy-cutter towards the left post, but one of the defenders reacted brilliantly to block it. Now Paraguay have a corner.

127. 1'

     Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!