World Cup 2006 : England defeats Paraguay 1-0
FRANKFURT, Jun. 10, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : England defeated Paraguay by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt.
All the action happened in the first half, with Paraguayan defender Carlos Gamarra own goal in the 3rd minute.
The result put the English top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, England will meet Trinidad and Tobago at the Waldstadion on June 15, while Paraguay will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 12 appearances (first in 1950)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
England
1:0
Paraguay
1:0 (1:0)
- 10 June 2006
- 15:00
- Frankfurt
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 3 |
 Sweden | 0 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 0 |
| Paraguay | 0 |
Matches
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