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Paraguay 0-0 (5-3) Japan

12 Photos
  • Boot room

    Roque Santa Cruz's boots are displayed prior to kick-off in Pretoria.

    Getting shirty

    The Japan kits are laid out as the country aim for a place in the quarter-finals.

    In the spotlight

    Japan's star man, Keisuke Honda, prepares to emerge from the tunnel.

    Tough tackle

    Yoshito Okubo of Japan is brought to ground by Paulo Da Silva of Paraguay.

  • Justo good enough

    Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar saves a shot in a poor game in Pretoria.

    Riveting stuff

    Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros fires the ball past Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe.

    End game

    Paraguay defender Claudio Morel challenges Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo.

    Faking it

    Roque Santa Cruz accuses Eiji Kawashima of playacting as the score remains goalless.

  • Lucky Lucas

    Lucas Barrios sends his penalty past Kawashima as the game heads to spot-kicks.

    On the spot

    Cristian Riveros also beats Kawashima from 12 yards as the tension continues.

    Oh no Komano

    Japan defender Yuichi Komano reacts after missing the sixth and crucial penalty.

    Moment of glory

    Paraguay celebrate after winning the penalty shootout that has taken them into the quarter-finals.