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Who Is Orlando Gill? Meet Paraguay Goalkeeper Who Saved La Albirroja's World Cup Chances
Gill stopped three of six German penalties as Paraguay advanced to the World Cup round of 16.
- Paraguay pulled off a memorable FIFA World Cup upset against Germany, winning in a penalty shootout after 120-plus minutes of play. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill stopped three of six German attempts to advance to the last 16.
- Intense scrutiny followed a 4-1 loss to the United States on June 12, with former Paraguay keeper Jose Luis Chilavert accusing the 26-year-old Gill of playing as a "mute." Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro supported Gill despite the doubts.
- Standing 1.99m tall, Gill denied Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade in the shootout, though Havertz scored a header in the 54th minute. His defense and crucial stops forced the decisive outcome for Paraguay.
- Gill dedicated the victory to approximately 6.5 million Paraguayan citizens, noting their shared suffering. He also expressed emotional support for his son, Lautaro Daniel, who overcame health challenges after birth in 2022.
- Spanish teams are currently scouting Gill, according to coach Alfaro, who expressed hope the goalkeeper can make a professional "leap" following his standout display in the tournament.
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After his parades have eliminated the German national team to the sixteenths of the world championship, Orlando Gill is on all the front pages. Paraguay's goalkeeper, however, has economic problems with his club
·Italy
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He sold almost everything to pay for the care of his newborn son risked dying, after the flop against the US was fiercely criticized by Chilavert. Today he is the hero of the qualified Almirroja to the octaves of the World Championship
·Turin, Italy
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Intuition, skill or luck? Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill has meticulously prepared for the penalty shooting. After that, he reveals a family promise.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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