Paraguay 0-0 Japan (5-3 on Pens)(Last 16) June 29, 3:00 p.m.

Though I might start this.

I actually want Japan to win, mainly because, they are the only Asian nation left and it would be great to see them go further than the Last 16.
Don't really know how Paraguay plays but coming out top from a group with New Zealand, Italy and Slovakia would do them good.

Fancy Japan though, especially with Keisuke Honda being one of their stars at this tournament.

Paraguay walked there group and they are very good remind me of Chile for some reason. Japan have honda and endo carrying there team. In this one i say the first goal is vital but i feel japan can pip it in a close encounter.

Looking forward to seeing Honda again. I really admire his playing ability. Wish he was in our price range.

I'll keep rolling along on the Japan bandwagon!

Another one that I couldn't call!

It would be good to see Japan win though.

I think Parabooby I mean Paraguay will sneak this one.

I really don't know who I want to win.

I had high expectations for both teams and so far they havent disappointed me.

But I think I prefer Paraguay for the South American factor.

Was hoping Cardozo would get the nod today. Really like the lad.

Cardoozy had 51 goals in 49 games last season and they play santa cruz instead. Beyond me to be honest. Its mainly paraguay at the moment in the first 20. Boring game, ball bogged down in japans 5 man midfield

Good turn there by lucas. Matsui hits the bar from 30 yards out. Holllyyyy sheeet we got a game kids

Barrios, Santa Cruz, Cardozo... they have quality upfront. And they don't even have Cabañas (shot in the head months ago), who was doing great in the qualifying games.

Does that player bonet play for lille? Or am i thinking of some other player? Swear we played against him, liverpool that is.

Japan are going closer now. Honda had a good shot didn't hit it sweet enough. Just wide.

Barrios, Santa Cruz, Cardozo... they have quality upfront. And they don't even have Cabañas (shot in the head months ago), who was doing great in the qualifying games.

To be honest, i have watched both Cardoza and Barrios quite a bit, both on a domestic front and internationally, and i am not impressed by either.

I expected this to be quite an easy game for Paraguay. Not that i rate Paraguay, just didn't think much of Japan.But Japan ahve done quite well.

Nil nil half time. Highlights of first half are, lucas turning and hitting it at the keeper around 40th minute with a neat turn. Matsui hitting the bar around the 30th minute and honda slicing a shot wide. Otherwise boring

Penalties would make things exciting. The Japanese have all the attitude one can ask for - loyalty, never give up, never say die, hard working, determined, never surrender. I am backing them to go through on their excellent fighting spirit.

What a strong tackle by matsui. He is 1.5 yards away from the ball wtf.

Hope Japan goes through!

Japan have started more lively from the start of the half. Paraguay have some real poor wingers i.e. Morel from boca cant cross to save his life.

Either japan have a rock solid defence or paraguay can't finish.

This game is desperate for a goal. Looks like Tulio is out!!!

I can see a penalty shootout, hope we do as it will be the only excitement to the game. Tulio got the keepers right knee in the bottom of his jaw.

Otigazo has put two great challeneges in the space of 5 mintues

These two sides had better raise their game or face a trashing by Spain or Portugal.

Hope Japan wins the World Cup! as I have them in works sweep, but every game I watch is just another game, all the goods have been when I'm in work. This one looks like another 30mis to come after the 90.

This is one of the worst games of football I've ever seen. The referee isn't helping either.

This is very boring. Least penos will make it interesting

Come on Japan... TORA TORA TORA...........

30 mins extra, woppie dooo!

Nil nil fulltime. We got extra time and then without a shadow of a doubt penalties

Good save that.

Who is this commentator, wish he'd stop anticipating a goal with his tone. Alan Greene is the only one for me.

Commentator is the one who speaks about manure every game ive watched. He talked about manure in australia vs germany i believe it was. No manure players play for these nations. Just pointless sh*t commentary

15 minutes til peno's.

Refs an arse!

120 minutes of sh*te to be honest. Penalty"s would be the best thing to happen to this game

Pens it is, Come on JAPAN.

Paraguay first and the result is:
Goal

Japan's endo is up.
goal

Barros lucas is up.
goal

Japans captaino up.
goal

Riveros up for paraguay:
goal

Could be here for a while

Kamado up for japan
Nogoal crossbar

Could be here for a while

Jinxed it

たわごと

Valdes for paraguay
3-2 becomes 4-2

Japan have to score and its honda. He scores

Oscar cardazo to seal the fate. He has scored

Paraguay argentina brazil uruguay all through. South american world cup

South America will have more teams than Europe in the Quarter Finals for the 1st time in a World Cup.

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Germany, Netherlands, Spain/Portugal

Watched the first 20 mins of the match and then went outside. Came back in time for the pens.

Paraguay looked extremely comfortable taking them, actually.

Well done to Paraguay. Always think it is wrong to win a game on Pens, like F**k I do

It's Japan's own doing.

You know what this means now? More Paraboobies.

Damn, I wanted Japan to go through. The had a very good chance towards the end of the 90 minutes if I remember.

Whatever happened, I'm proud of Japan. As a fellow Asian, they did well and us proud by reaching the last 16 and only getting knocked out by penalties.