Copa America: Paraguay down Brazil on penalties

Paraguay's players celebrate after defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout. Photograph: Andres Stapff/Reuters Derlis Gonzalez slotted two penalties, one in regular time and again in the shootout,......

Paraguay beat Japan on penalties

Paraguay held their nerve to beat Japan 5-3 on penalties on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time after the match had finished in a goalless stalemate. Japan's Yuichi......

Paraguay through after New Zealand draw

Paraguay qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup despite being held to a goalless draw by a well-organised New Zealand in their Group F match on Thursday. New Zealand were eliminated after......

Gamarra gets Paraguay call-up

Young Libertad striker Rodolfo Gamarra was a surprise inclusion in Paraguay's 23-man World Cup squad on Monday. Coach Gerardo Martino opted for the 21-year-old over Monterrey midfielder Osvaldo......

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

  Uruguay's Sebastian Coates heads the ball against three Paraguay players. Photograph: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters Paraguay drew 1-1 with Uruguay at the Copa America to go top of Group B on......