Germany Eliminated by Paraguay in World Cup Knockout on Penalties
Germany suffered a shocking penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16 on June 30, ending their tournament. Joshua Kimmich set a record with 103 forward passes but also lost 28 possessions and delivered 16 crosses with only one success. Leon Goretzka also struggled, with 12 possessions lost and no shots on target. Germany’s heavy reliance on ineffective crossing tactics failed, leading to their early exit.
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Germany Outruns Paraguay by 8.5km but Falls in World Cup Penalty Shootout
In the 2022 World Cup Round of 16, Germany was eliminated by Paraguay after a penalty shootout following 120 minutes of play. FIFA released detailed match statistics showing Germany's total running distance was 152,368.7 meters, exceeding Paraguay's 143,814.4 meters by 8,554.3 meters (approximately 8.5 km). Germany's Joshua Kimmich covered the most ground, running 15,679.2 meters, followed by Kai Havertz (14,614.1 m) and Browne (14,495.2 m). Both teams fielded 17 players each during the match that included regular time and extra time.
虎扑 - 足球Kimmich sets World Cup record with 103 forward passes in Germany's elimination to Paraguay
In the Round of 16 of the World Cup, Germany was eliminated by Paraguay. According to WhoScored statistics, Joshua Kimmich completed 103 forward passes in the match, the highest single-game total in the entire tournament. The brief report, sourced from Hupu football news and published on June 30, highlights Kimmich's exceptional passing performance despite Germany's loss.
虎扑 - 足球Germany's 56 Crosses vs Paraguay: Kimmich's 16 Attempts Yield Only One Success
In the World Cup Round of 16 match, Germany was eliminated by Paraguay after a penalty shootout. According to statistics from Sofascore, Germany attempted a total of 56 crosses during the match. Notably, Joshua Kimmich alone delivered 16 crosses, but only one of them was successful. The heavy reliance on crossing tactics, particularly from the right flank, proved ineffective and contributed to Germany's early exit from the tournament.
虎扑 - 足球Goretzka vs Paraguay World Cup Stats: 0 Shots on Target, 12 Possessions Lost
In a World Cup knockout match on June 30, Germany was eliminated by Paraguay in a penalty shootout. The article focuses on the performance of German midfielder Leon Goretzka, providing detailed match statistics. Goretzka recorded 32 touches, 16 passes, 1 key pass, 2 shots (0 on target), 0 successful dribbles out of 1 attempt, 3 wins out of 8 duels, 1 tackle, 3 clearances, and 12 possessions lost. The report highlights his ineffective offensive contribution and significant ball losses during the match.
虎扑 - 足球Kimmich vs Paraguay Stats: 28 Possessions Lost, 16 Crosses with 1 Successful, 3 Times Dribbled Past
On June 30, in a World Cup knockout stage match, Germany lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout, failing to advance. German midfielder Joshua Kimmich recorded poor individual statistics: 5 shots (1 on target), 28 possessions lost, 3 times dribbled past, 26 touches, 14 passes, 18 crosses (1 successful), 91% passing accuracy, 0 key passes, 11 duels (7 won), 1 tackle, 2 clearances, and 1 successful dribble. The stats highlight Kimmich's ineffective performance in attack and ball retention, contributing to Germany's elimination.
虎扑 - 足球Kimmich Created Two Big Chances in Germany's 2-1 Comeback Win Over Ivory Coast
In a World Cup group stage match, Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 after coming from behind. The article focuses on the performance of German midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who played the full 90 minutes. According to Sofascore statistics, Kimmich had 93 touches, 66 passes with 63 successful, 3 key passes, 10 crosses with 2 successful, 5 long balls all successful, and created 2 big chances. He won 3 out of 5 ground duels, lost possession 12 times, made 1 ball recovery, 2 interceptions, 3 successful tackles, and was dribbled past once. Fan comments suggest Kimmich performed well and debate his best position.
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