Paraguay, with ten men, sent Turkey packing with a 1-0 victory! A lightning strike in 65 seconds, and the first player ever sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup.

In the second round of Group D, concluded on June 20 Beijing time, a ten-man Paraguay side defeated Turkey 1-0 to claim their first win. In the first half, Enciso assisted Galarza for a stunning 65-second opener, Muldur hit the post with a header, and in stoppage time, Almiron was shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking. In the second half, Turkey, with a man advantage, launched fierce attacks but missed numerous chances, ultimately forced to accept defeat.

After two rounds, the United States has 6 points from two wins, securing early qualification. Australia and Paraguay each have 3 points from one win and one loss, with Australia occupying second place due to a superior goal difference. Turkey sits at the bottom with two losses and 0 points, being eliminated one round early.

[Key Moments]

Just 65 seconds into the match, a defensive error by Turkey allowed Enciso to cross from the edge of the box, and Galarza fired a low, curling shot from the center arc into the net, giving Paraguay a 1-0 lead. This 65-second goal set a new record for the fastest goal in this World Cup and was Paraguay's second quickest goal in World Cup history.

In the 47th minute, Paraguay's No. 10, Almiron, covered his mouth while communicating with Muldur. After a VAR review, the referee issued a red card, sending Almiron off.

Almiron became the first player in football history to be sent off for covering his mouth while speaking on the pitch.

[Match Highlights]

In the 13th minute, Güler received a pass from Aktürkoğlu and fired a direct shot that went over the bar.

In the 30th minute, from a Turkish corner, Yıldız attempted a bicycle kick from the edge of the box, but Hill collected the ball.

In the 35th minute, Turkey nearly equalized. Çalhanoğlu's free kick found Muldur, whose header struck the crossbar.

In the 37th minute, Enciso threaded a through ball from the edge of the box, and Cáceres' powerful shot from inside the area was saved.

In the 46th minute, Demiral unleashed a thunderous strike, but Orlando Hill made a crucial save.

In the 48th minute, Çalhanoğlu passed to Yıldız, who shot from a tight angle inside the box, hitting the side netting.

In the 57th minute, Kadıoğlu chipped a cross into the box, and Çalhanoğlu advanced, turned, and fired a volley that went high.

In the 59th minute, Demiral struck a powerful long-range shot, and Orlando Hill reacted quickly to parry it away.

In the 62nd minute, Yıldız crossed from the box, and Deniz Gül rose high to head the ball, which was collected by the keeper.

In the 74th minute, Bardakcı delivered a high-quality long-range shot, and Gil made a swift save.

In the 78th minute, Bardakcı sent in a precise cross, and Muldur's near-post header went just wide.

In the 80th minute, Yılmaz squared the ball into the box, and Demiral missed a golden opportunity, pushing his shot over the bar.

In the 89th minute, Turkey squandered a chance to equalize. Uzun's shot was saved, and Deniz Gül, from one meter out, missed the target with his follow-up.

[Match Statistics]

[Player Ratings]

[Lineups]

Paraguay Starting XI (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: 12-Orlando Hill

Defenders: 4-Cáceres (81' 26-Maidana), 15-Gustavo Gómez, 3-Alderete, 6-Junior Alonso

Midfielders: 10-Almiron, 14-Cubas, 23-Galarza (92' 13-José Canale), 19-Enciso (92' 21-Gabriel Ávalos)

Forwards: 8-Diego Gómez (67' 2-Gustavo Velázquez), 25-Pita (46' 16-Bobadilla)

Substitutes: 1-Gatito Fernández, 22-Gastón Olveira, 5-Fabián Balbuena, 11-Mauricio, 17-Romero Gamarra, 20-Braian Ojeda, 7-Ramón Sosa, 9-Antonio Sanabria, 18-Alex Arce, 24-Gustavo Caballero

Turkey Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 23-Çakır

Defenders: 20-Kadıoğlu (70' 13-Eren Elmali), 3-Demiral, 14-Bardakcı (86' 6-Kökcü), 18-Muldur

Defensive Midfielders: 16-Yüksek (60' 26-Uzun), 10-Çalhanoğlu

Midfielders: 19-Akgün (60' 9-Deniz Gül), 8-Güler, 11-Kenan Yıldız

Forward: 7-Aktürkoğlu (46' 21-Yılmaz)

Substitutes: 1-Günok, 12-Altay Bayındır, 2-Zeki Çelik, 4-Söyüncü, 15-Kabak, 25-Akayden, 5-Özcan, 22-Kaan Ayhan, 17-Kahveci, 24-Oğuz Aydın