Ten-man Paraguay stun Turkey with fastest World Cup goal
Quick Look
- Ten-man Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in the World Cup thanks to the tournament's fastest goal, scored by Matías Galarza after 64 seconds.
- Despite a red card for Miguel Almirón before halftime, Paraguay defended resolutely to secure the win.
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Why It Matters
Paraguay secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Turkey in the World Cup, despite playing with ten men for most of the match after a red card. The winning goal was the fastest in the tournament's history.
Ten-man Paraguay eliminated Turkey with a courageous defensive effort to seal a dramatic 1-0 win after suffering a dismissal before half-time, with the fastest goal of the World Cup proving the difference.
Midfielder Matías Galarza wound up from 25 metres and fired a low rocket home after 64 seconds to eclipse Ismael Saibari’s 71-second strike in Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland conjured hours before.
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón was given a straight red card in first-half stoppage time for putting his hand over his mouth in a confrontation with Turkey’s Mert Muldur, the first to fall foul of the new rule at the tournament.
It made Paraguay’s task that much harder but they weathered wave after wave of Turkey attacks to claim the win in a remarkable turnaround following their opening 4-1 demolition by the United States.
More to follow.
Open Questions
- What was the full context of the red card incident?
- How will this loss affect Turkey's tournament progression?
