Paraguay gets 1-0 WCup warmup win over North Korea

Roque Santa Cruz converted a penalty kick in the 86th minute, giving Paraguay a 1-0 win over North Korea on Saturday in a World Cup warmup.

Santa Cruz struck his spot kick high to the left of goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk after substitute Nam Song Chol was harshly adjudged to have handled the ball.

Paraguay hit a post twice in a seven-minute spell midway through the second half.

Choe Kum Chol had North Korea's best chance in the 35th but lifted his shot over the bar.

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