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World Cup LIVE: Germany and Netherlands out on penalties as VAR 'scandal' leaves team stunned

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World Cup LIVE: Germany and Netherlands out on penalties as VAR 'scandal' leaves team stunned Brazil and Paraguay have become the next two teams to join Canada in the Round of 16 after both secured their passage through on Monday, leaving Japan and Germany OUT Germany and Netherlands have both been knocked out of the World Cup following shock Round of 32 defeats to Paraguay and Morocco respectively. Julian Nagelsmann's side went into the tie as strong favourites to progress to the last 16 after topping Group E and facing a Paraguay side who scraped through as the seventh best third place team in the tournament. But football doesn't seem to work like that, as Paraguay stunned their opponents to win on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. Julio Enciso, the former Brighton midfielder, opened the scoring for Paraguay in the first half before Arsenal's Kai Havertz levelled after the break. Although the South American missed two opportunities to win the shootout, they still kept their nerve to run out 4-3 winners on spot-kicks and secure a place in the Round of 16 against either France or Sweden. Netherlands, meanwhile, missed three of their spot-kicks with Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville the unfortunate trio, as Morocco keeper Bono made himself a hero once again by saving the West Ham attacker's spot-kick. Elsewhere, Brazil sealed a spot in the next round earlier on Monday after coming from behind and scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat Japan. Kaishu Sano had put the Samurai Blue in front on the half hour mark, but Brazil turned it around in the second half with Casemiro equalising before Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli was the man of the moment, netting in the 95th minute to make it 2-1. Stay tuned as Mirror Football the latest updates from the United States, Canada and Mexico... Key Events Carlo Ancelotti admits there might have to be some pain before pleasure, if Brazil are to go on and win the World Cup again. Including putting themselves through some form of footballing torture in their sensational showdown with Japan in Houston. Brazil flirted with the unthinkable - going out of the tournament and failing to reach the last 16 for the first time in history. Before second half goals from Casemiro and substitute Gabriel Martinelli's last-gasp winner averted a national crisis back in Brazil. Perhaps the coolest customer in the heat of Houston remained Ancelotti himself. The Italian admits he was never panicking, as Japan threatened to inflict what would have been the most humiliating defeat of his long and illustrious managerial career. And the former Real Madrid boss has told his stars to be prepared to suffer at times - because it is all part of the World Cup rollercoaster. Ancelotti said: "This was by far the most complete game that we've played. "We were not lost in the first half, like we were against against Morocco. "You have to suffer, that's part of it. There’s no novelty there. Suffering is part of the game - as is relief. "We said before the World Cup, there is this aspect that football has its moments. "There is no 'not making mistakes' - because nobody is perfect, but you have to overcome them and push forward. That's what the team did." Jurgen Klopp aimed a subtle dig at Arsenal after Germany had an extra-time goal disallowed during their shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann's side thought they had taken the lead in the 116th minute in Boston as Jonathan Tah powered home a header at the back post. However, following a VAR review, referee Jalal Jayed decided to rule out the goal as Waldemar Anton was judged to have fouled goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the build-up. Speaking post-match, former Liverpool manager Klopp delivered his verdict on the controversial disallowed goal and claimed Arsenal "scored 60 per cent of their goals that way" en route to the Premier League title. "If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be English champions," Klopp told MagentaTV. "They've scored 60 percent of their goals that way. We win the game when the ball goes in. So, of course, this is brutal." Antonio Rudiger has revealed Germany's locker room was stunned to silence after its humiliating Round of 32 loss to Paraguay.Germany went a goal behind in the first half after Julio Enciso brilliantly put the underdogs ahead. Arsenal's Kai Havertz restored the scoreline to a level playing field in the second half, neatly flicking on Florian Wirtz's cross.Germany, though, couldn't find a way through despite a heap of possession and pressure. Paraguay forced the encounter to extra time and Jonathan Tah thought he had scored a decisive header in the first half. The goal was overturned after a supposed foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Paraguay didn't let its lifeline go to waste and held on to force the game to penalties. After misses from Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade, and Tah, Paraguay sealed a historic victory.Germany's players were shellshocked at full-time, sheepishly making their way off the pitch as Paraguay's players went wild.Rudiger was one of the few German players to speak after his nation's World Cup exit and kept it brief. "It's very difficult to explain the elimination," he said. "It's the same as the other two times, very difficult." He added: "In the locker room there was only silence." A huge pressure moment for Ismael Saibari and he scores Morocco's fifth penalty to win the tie and secure their spot in the Round of 16, where they will face Canada next up. It's heartbreak for the Netherlands, however. Ouch, a third successive missed penalty from Crysencio Summerville leaves Morocco with the chance to win the tie with Ismael Saibari stepping up... The misses continue in the shootout here as both Quinten Timber and Achraf Hakimi MISS to leave it 2-2 after eight penalties here in Mexico. Sunderland's Chemsdine Talbi makes it 2-2 with a cool spot-kick... It's cool from the ex-Burnley and Manchester United man but Weghorst keeps his composure to smash the ball into the back of the net and put Netherlands back 2-0 in front... He just about forces it in but Rahimi has made it 1-1 for Morocco. Bart Verbruggen gets a hand on it but it squirms into the back of the net. Wow. Justin Kluivert - normally a perfectionist from the spot - hits the post. It's still 1-0 to the Netherlands but what a chance that was to make it 2-0. Morocco have the chance to level - but Neil El Aynaoui misses. The Roma midfielder tries go high but misses the target completely. It's Netherlands up first and Koopmeiners scores. The Juventus midfielder slots the ball into the bottom corner. We are heading to a second straight penalty shootout here at the World Cup, as Netherlands and Morocco cannot be seperated following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. It felt as though both settled for that during the second 15 minutes with neither side creating much of note, though Morocco once again dominated possession. Updates from the shootout incoming... It's half-time of extra-time in the Round of 32 tie between Netherlands and Morocco and it's still 1-1. But Morocco should be in front. Soufiane Rahimi manouvered some space inside the box and just had Bart Verbruggen to beat, but the Brighton goalkeeper somehow kept out his effort. Full-time here at Estadio Monterrey and it finishes 1-1 between Netherlands and Morocco. Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead in the 72nd minute with a smart finish, before Issa Diop levelled for Morocco in the 91st minute to send the tie to extra-time. We are level here in Mexico and it's Fulham's Issa Diop who has scored equaliser for Morocco. What a header it is from the centre-back as well, as he powers home at the back post to send the Morocco supporters into rapturers and all-but send the tie to extra-time. What a huge goal that is and Netherlands are in front against Morocco! Cody Gakpo is the scorer and it's an emotional one for the Liverpool man - just a matter of days after the loss of his unborn son. Gakpo broke down in tears after scoring and his Netherlands teammates surrounded him in support. It's time for the second hydration break and there is still nothing to seperate Netherlands and Morocco. The African side dominated possession throughout the third quarter and created one big chance with Achraf Hakimi's shot crashing off the crossbar, but haven't been able to score that allusive first goal. In response to Morocco's impressive start to the second half, Wout Weghorst and Teun Koopmeiners are on for the Netherlands. We are back underway here in Guadalupe for the second half of the Round of 32 tie between Netherlands and Morocco. Neither team were able to score across the opening 45 minutes but both will no doubt be keen to break the deadlock sooner rather than later here... Nothing to seperate either side going into the half-time break here in Estadio Monterrey, as it's 0-0 between Netherlands and Morocco. Morocco have been the bigger threat in the final third, forcing Bart Verbruggen into two smart saves, but Netherlands have shown glimpses themselves. Can either side find a breakthrough in the second half or are we going to have to settle for a second successive game with extra-time? The first quarter has been and gone in Monterrey and it remains goalless between Netherlands and Morocco going into the hydration break. Ronald Koeman's Netherlands started off the better but Morocco have grown into the game and created the more clear opportunities. Neil El Aynaoui's header tested Bart Verbruggen's gloves before Achraf Hakimi's rasping drive was also kept out by the Brighton goalkeeper. Next up here at the World Cup is a mouthwatering Round of 32 tie between Netherlands and Morocco. Both teams were fancied to go deep in the tournament before a ball was kicked, but just one will remain following the full-time whistle at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico. Updates to follow from kick-off, with the game set to start at 2am BST. Joshua Kimmich has claimed that Germany 'deserve' to be OUT of the World Cup following their shock Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann's side were beaten against the South Americans on Monday, after losing 4-3 on penalties following 1-1 draw after extra-time. "It feels terrible," Kimmich told Sky Sport Germany post-match. "We didn't play well against any of our opponents. We struggled badly in all three matches against teams that aren't world-class. That's a fact. We deserved to be eliminated." A brave English fan celebrated Germany's dramatic defeat inside a pub full of Germans in Atlanta. The supporter cheered as Germany lost on penalty kicks. He was in Der Bier Garten in downtown Atlanta surrounded by dozens of German fans. But that didn’t stop him cheering when Paraguay scored the winning penalty. When Jose Canale beat Manuel Neuer he pumped his fists. There are still thousands of Paraguay fans inside the stadium pumping their fists and going wild. They're not going anywhere. Some are dancing, some are posing for pictures with their country's flag, and others are topless waving their shirts above their heads. They have just witnessed one of their nation's greatest footballing achievements, if not the greatest, and they're soaking up every minute. This is the same team that lost to the USA 4-1, remember. A tie against France or Sweden awaits. For Germany, the Nagelsmann inquest has likely already started and their players wasted no time sheepishly departing the pitch. Passengers heading for flights out of Houston's Hobby Airport have been glued to the big screen erected to show games. And most of them couldn't take their eyes off Germany's gripping last 32 clash with Paraguay. The screen has been put up for the duration of the tournament - and comes with seating as well. Most of which were taken as the drama unfolded in front of them. Most neutrals were supporting Paraguay, due to Houston having a large South American population. While those heading home from Brazil's game with Japan were also backing Paraguay. So cue the loud cheers when Gustavo Alfaro's side dumped out the Germans on penalties, piling more World Cup pain on the four-time winners. It's strange, but wherever you seem to go in the world, no-one seems to want the Germans to win. Canale smashes it home and, unbelievably, Paraguay have won it! One of the greatest World Cup upsets ever! Tah sends it way over and Paraguay have another chance to win it.... Balbuena misses now! Have Paraguay blown it? Amiri keeps Germany alive

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