Paraguay secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Turkey in a World Cup match, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the game. The match was marked by a historic moment as Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first footballer to receive a red card for covering his face during a discussion with the referee. Both teams entered the match needing a win after suffering defeats in their opening games – Paraguay lost 4-1 to the United States, while Turkey fell 2-0 to Australia. The win eliminates Turkey from contention in the tournament. Almiron’s dismissal created a challenging situation for Paraguay, but they managed to maintain their composure and score the decisive goal. This result places Paraguay in a better position to potentially advance from their group.