Paraguay Boss Angry over Disallowed Goal

Sports | July 4, 2010, Sunday // 10:47|  views

Oscar Cardozo misses a penalty for Paraguay. Photo by bbc.co.uk

Paraguay boss Gerardo Martino believes his team had a legitimate goal ruled out which proved crucial in their 1-0 quarter-final defeat by Spain.

Nelson Valdez found the net with a close-range 41st-minute finish but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Martino was certain the goal should have counted as striker David Villa netted the winner late on in the game.

"Fifa will apologise tomorrow and everything will be fine," said a sarcastic Martino after the match.

The South Americans stifled Spain's fluid passing game with a spirited defensive display, counter-attacking with pace whenever they had the opportunity.

"We had chances but didn't take them," said a dejected Martino.

"The dressing room is as it should be after a tremendous effort, we have played with all our heart and lost the match at the very end. We played with Spain on an equal footing but we were not lucky, it was not our night.

"I feel very proud and I have congratulated my men in the dressing room and I know everyone in the country feels very proud of the team who has represented them."

Spain's national team have made it to the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a hard-won match against Paraguay.

The only goal in the match came in the 83th minute scored by Spain's forward David Villa but only after a really tough fight and a number extremely dramatic moments. This was especially true in the 58th-62nd minute when both teams missed penalty kicks.

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Tags: Martino, Paraguay, Spain, Gerardo Martino, Nelson Valdez, David Villa

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