No need to justify himself. This is how teams with less talent are supposed to play VS big teams with firepower. That was a defensive masterclass from Paraguay and Gill made 3 amazing saves. The Europeans are salty that Paraguay didn't just lay down and die like Sweden.
George Washington was down a man once. Did he pack it in and play defense? Hell no. He snuck across the Delaware at night and got a second goal.
Finish them, USA
when europe wins in the world cup: their team is simply superior, the global south can’t compete
when europe loses: the european team woke up on the wrong side of the bed, “are penalties fair?” piece in the new york times, the air that day was heavy, the coach had a tummy ache