European drama at the World Cup: Germany's shipwreck against Paraguay and elimination of the Netherlands against Morocco

BarcelonaThe round of 16 of the World Cup has seen two of the tournament's biggest surprises with the eliminations of Germany and the Netherlands. Paraguay has beaten the mannschaft on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes of play between regulation time and extra time, and Morocco also forced extra time with a goal in added time against the Dutch and also ended up winning from eleven meters, which unleashed euphoria among North African fans.

Germany 1 - 1 Paraguay (3-4)

In Boston, Paraguay has achieved one of the World Cup's greatest feats and, so far, the main surprise. Julio Enciso put the South Americans ahead before halftime, but Kai Havertz equalized the match at the start of the second half. Germany dominated a large part of the game and even saw a goal by Jonathan Tah disallowed by VAR in extra time, but ultimately did not find the winning goal.

This led to a penalty shootout, in which goalkeeper Orlando Gill became the Paraguayan hero with two decisive saves. Furthermore, Tah sent his attempt wide. All before José María Canale converted the decisive penalty that certified the Germans' elimination.

Netherlands 1 - 1 Morocco (2-3)

The other great surprise has arrived from Monterrey. The Netherlands were close to qualifying after Cody Gakpo's goal in the 71st minute, but Issa Diop equalized in added time with a header that sent the match into extra time.

With no goals in the extra thirty minutes, qualification was also decided in a penalty shootout, in which goalkeeper Yassine Bounou became the hero. Ismael Saibari converted the decisive penalty and gave Morocco their ticket to the round of 16, where they will face Canada.