Turkey Out of World Cup After Defeat by Paraguay Turkey’s hopes of advancing from Group D came to an end after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in their second match of the tournament. The decisive goal came in the 65th minute when Paraguay’s Matias Galarza struck a stunning long-range shot that left Turkey’s goalkeeper with no chance. The result confirmed the United States as the group winners, securing their place in the last 32, while Turkey were eliminated despite dominating possession for much of the game. Paraguay’s Almiron was sent off in the second half for covering his mouth during a confrontation with an opponent, leaving his team to play the final 20 minutes with 10 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Paraguay held firm, with their defense earning praise for its resilience. Galarza’s goal, which arrived just 65 seconds into the match, was a testament to Paraguay’s counterattacking efficiency and composure under pressure. Turkey, meanwhile, struggled to convert their dominance into goals. The team fired 32 shots in the match, with 27 of them coming in the first half alone, yet failed to register a single goal. This marked a stark contrast to their first game against Australia, where they also managed 30 shots without finding the net. Analysts and commentators noted the frustration of Turkey’s players, who appeared to lack the clinical finishing required to break down a disciplined Paraguay defense. Clinton Morrison, a former Republic of Ireland striker, criticized the referee’s performance, calling it “a stinker of a game” and suggesting the match could have benefited from an “anger management break.” He also highlighted the difficulty of overcoming Paraguay’s defense, stating that Turkey’s inability to score was a recurring issue. “They’ve had two games now and still not managed a goal,” Morrison said.#turkey #paraguay #matias_galarza #almiron #clinton_morrison
