Gerardo Martino has resigned coach of Paraguay after guiding them to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Villa on target to take Spain through to the semis
Spain are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time, after an unconvincing 1-0 win over Paraguay in Johanesburg.
A disappointing game came alive just before the hour mark when both teams were awarded, but missed penalties. But, as has often been the case at this tournament, Spain were grateful to the predatory instincts of David Villa, who scored the only goal of the game with eight minutes remaining.
World Cup Preview: Paraguay v Spain
European champions Spain meet Paraguay on Saturday evening for a place in the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Paraguay hold their nerve to go through on penalties
Paragauy are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Japan at the Loftus Versfield Stadium in Pretoria.
World Cup preview: Paraguay v Japan
Paraguay head into their game against Japan in the second round of the World Cup as favourites to progress, but they are keenly aware that a tight encounter is in prospect.
Draw sends Paraguay through
New Zealand’s valiant World Cup adventure has ended as they shared a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that saw the South American country go through to the knockout stages as Group F winners.
World Cup Preview: Paraguay v New Zealand
Paraguay go into their final game of Group F against New Zealand knowing they require just a draw to be sure of reaching the last 16.
Paraguay too strong for Slovakia
Paraguay have given themselves a wonderful chance of reaching the last 16, after they secured a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Bloemfontein.
World Cup Preview: Paraguay v Slovakia
Paraguay meet Slovakia in Group F’s second tround of games.
Both these sides let a lead slip in their opening game, although it will be Slovakia who will be the most upset. They led against Group F outsiders New Zealand until the third minute of injury time, a result coach Vladimir Weiss described as a “small sporting tragedy”.
Lippi unhappy with Italy performance
Marcello Lippi said he was unhappy after Italy’s 1-1 draw against Paraguay.
