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Paraguay will be without Major League Soccer-based Miguel Almiron, who is serving a suspension after being sent off for covering his mouth during a verbal altercation against Turkey.
Alfaro’s team scored in the second minute of their second game and Turkey had no answer even against 10 men.
Australia also found a way past Turkey but both teams were steamrollered by the co-hosts on their way to winning the group.
Paraguay opened their World Cup with a 4-1 loss against the United States in Inglewood, where the Americans will play again in tonight’s other game.
Australia gave a rather better account of themselves at Lumen Field but were always chasing the game thanks to an early own goal.
They conceded again just before half time to ensure that today’s clash with Paraguay would be well worth watching for fans all around the world. The greater good.
Paraguay vs Australia: Group D
FourFourTwo’s prediction
Paraguay 1-2 Australia
Australia came up with a couple of goals against Turkey and have looked more capable than Paraguay of doing it again.
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