Arturo Prat San Felipe 73:67 The Sharks 
Venezuela 88:103 Brazil 
Seattle Storm W 72:77 Portland Fire W 
Dandenong Rangers W 89:82 Ballarat W 
Keilor Thunder W 49:59 Casey Cavaliers W 
Geelong W 82:90 Diamond Valley W 
Nelson Giants 70:60 Franklin Bulls 
Kalamunda Eastern Suns W 75:62 Goldfields Giants W 
Waverley W 66:61 Frankston W 
Penrith P. W 66:97 Albury W 
Inner West Bulls W 39:69 Sutherland Sharks W 
Dandenong 36:29 Ballarat 
Keilor Thunder 42:55 Casey Cavaliers 
Illawarra Hawks W 21:33 Sydney Comets W 
Geelong 15:12 Diamond Valley 
France came into this World Cup match looking unstoppable. They had crushed every team they faced so far. But Paraguay brought a whole different style of play. Instead of trying to outplay France, they focused on breaking up the game with fouls, delays, and tricks. Many fans and experts called it disgraceful and embarrassing.
Paraguay’s Frustrating Tactics
Paraguay didn’t just defend. They used what people call the dark arts of soccer. Here are some of the things they did:
- Grabbing players and pulling shirts
- Faking injuries to stop the game
- Arguing with the referee to waste time
- Making risky tackles to scare the French stars
These moves angered the crowd and made it hard for France to find a rhythm. The French players grew frustrated, but they kept their cool.
France Finds a Way to Win
In the end, France got the win. They had to adjust their game. Instead of passing quickly, they held onto the ball to slow things down. A late goal from a set piece broke the deadlock. The French team showed they can win even when things get ugly. They proved that champions find a way, no matter what the other side tries.
What This Win Means Going Forward
This match was a wake-up call for France. They now know that not every game will be easy. Other teams might copy Paraguay’s tactics to try to stop them. But France has shown they can handle pressure. If they keep this mental strength, they will be very hard to beat in the rest of the tournament.