Paraguay won the first penalty shoot out of the 2010 World Cup when they beat Japan 5-3 to reach the last eight for the first time, and clinch a quarter final place against either Spain or Portugal.

Paraguay scored all five of their penalties after a disappointing match had finished goalless at the end of extra time.

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 end.

Their defeat ended Asia's participation in the tournament, but this morning=s result in Pretoria ensured that there will be four South American sides in the last eight.

The Blue Samurai, unchanged for their fourth straight World Cup match, sat deep and attempted to snuff out the opposition, while Paraguay conceded a series of niggling fouls every time Japan looked to strike on the counter.

Game currently in progress, Portugal and Spain are currently locked nil all.

Looking at the Quarter-finals, Brazil will now play Netherlands on Saturday morning at 2am and at 6.30am Uruguay will take on Ghana.

Argentina will play Germany at 2am on Sunday morning and at 6.30am Paraguay will face the winner of the Spain and Portugal game.