Neither keeper came particularly close to making a save but Komano's miss proved decisive.

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

But Paraguay's joy was Japan's agony as Yuichi Komano's spot-kick brushed the crossbar and flew over as the Blue Samurai's tournament came to an agonising end.

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

Komano found an advanced position but his shot from a wide angle was so far wide that the subsequent throw-in took place almost 18 yards from the byeline.

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