Coach Gerardo Martino's men scored all five of their penalties after a disappointing match had finished goalless at the end of extra-time.

BBC: Paraguay 0-0 Japan (5-3 pens)

Gerardo Martino's South Americans will now face the runners-up of Group E, while Slovakia, who stunned world champions Italy 3-2 will face the winners of that group.

BBC: Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand

Gerardo Martino's team also worked extremely hard to thwart Spain's passing game and looked extremely dangerous on the counter, with the lively Valdez wasting a decent position with an atrocious shot just before the interval after a sharp break.

BBC: Paraguay 0-1 Spain