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Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey has big implications for both sides - and Australia. (AP PHOTO)
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Paraguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

Paraguay star Miguel Almiron will miss his team's high-stakes World Cup showdown with Australia, having been given a red card after a bizarre verbal stoush.

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Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey has big implications for both sides - and Australia. (AP PHOTO)

Paraguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

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