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César ‘El Tigre’ Ramírez went wild over Paraguay’s historic qualification

Flamengo’s ‘savior’ in relegation battles during the club’s lean years, César ‘El Tigre’ Ramírez is all smiles this Monday (29). That’s because the former Paraguay National Team striker was moved by his countrymen’s qualification against Germany, on penalties, in the second round of the World Cup.

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In a post on social media, El Tigre appears watching the thrilling penalty shootout on television. When Paraguay converted the final and decisive kick, Ramírez couldn’t hold back and started crying. The former striker watched the match with a group of friends.

WAS EL TIGRE AT THE WORLD CUP?

According to posts on social media, El Tigre Ramírez attended two of Paraguay’s matches in the World Cup group stage. The former Flamengo player watched from the stadium as the team lost 4-1 to the United States and beat Turkey 1-0. However, this Monday (29), the former striker was not at the stadium.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

Germany were the clear favorites for the clash. However, they were stunned in the closing moments of the first half by a Paraguayan goal from Julio Enciso. In the second half, the South Americans sat deep in defense and could not withstand Germany’s pressure, with Kai Havertz equalizing.

The Europeans kept ‘laying siege’ and even found the net through Tah in extra time. But VAR spotted a foul in the build-up. With the score 1-1 at Boston Stadium, in the United States, the match went to penalties. In the shootout, Paraguay opened up a good lead and had ‘one hand on qualification,’ but the team missed its last two kicks. However, in sudden death, ‘our neighbors’ managed to seal their place in the World Cup round of 16.

WHO WILL PARAGUAY FACE NEXT?

After eliminating a ‘giant’ like Germany, Paraguay are likely to face another favorite in the next round: France. However, Mbappé and company still need to confirm their place this Tuesday (30), at 6 pm (Brasília time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

HOW WAS EL TIGRE AT FLAMENGO?

El Tigre played for Flamengo between 2005 and 2006, scoring 11 goals. Some of them were crucial in the fight against relegation in 2005. In addition, the Paraguayan was part of the beginning of the campaign that ended with the 2006 Copa do Brasil title. The player left the club during the competition, claiming psychological issues after not being called up for that year’s World Cup.

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