With aplomb: ... but Keisuke Honda's left foot is probably Japan's most valuable asset at this tournament and it steers the ball into the net.
Flying high: the goalscorer is hoisted upon his teammates in jubilation.
Goalkeeper Elji Kawashima's expression of shock could derive from two things - his surprise that Cameroon have had a shot at goal,
or the fact that saving it was a lot easier than Rob Green made it look.
Don't try it at home: Marcus Tulio Tanaka completely disregards the age-old advice of not shutting your eyes when heading a ball.
Not content with a goal, Keisuke Honda (r) now wants Pierro Webo's shirt.
Eiji Kawashima makes a great stop from Pierre Webo in the dying moments of the game.
Off with a bang: joyous celebrations greet Japan's first World Cup win off home soil.
Dejected in defeat: after playing on the right wing for the majority of the match, Samuel Eto'o applauds his travelling support
knowing his side have a lot to do in order to qualify for the next stage.
Claudio Marchisio will be charged with providing Italy with some nice passing through the middle.
Gianluigi Buffon wishes he'd decided to wear long sleeves as the rain batters down in Cape Town.
Contested: it's not hard to tell which one is the rugged centre back, as Giorgio Chellini (l) revels in the aerial challenge with Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios.
Vicenzo Iaquinta (r) gets a boot in the thigh from Claudio Morel Rodriguez.
Escape from Alcaraz: Paraguay take the lead after Antolin Alcaraz nods past Gianluigi Buffon.
Married to the mob: scorer of Paraguay's opener Antolin Alcaraz is mobbed by team mate Nelson Valdez.
Enrique Vera evades the wrath of Domenico Criscito's tackle, as the second half gets into full swing.
Yeah I know: a very ambitious attempt of a bicycle kick from Italy midfielder Pepe is very reminiscent of a certain Nationwide World Cup advertisement.
The bossi: a goalkeeping howler from a corner allows Daniele De Rossi to tap in at the far post under pressure from Lucas Barrios.
De Rossi (2nd from r) may be on his way to the ground but he's put his side level against Paraguay.
Joy of six: goalscorer Daniele De Rossi wheels away after equalising for Italy.
Substitute Mauro Camoranesi is shown a yellow card by Mexican referee Benito Archundia in what has been an attritional contest.
Not this time: Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar ensures there's no repeat of his mistake which led to Italy's equaliser, despite attention from Vincenzo Iaquinta.
Fabio Cannavaro (r) and Roque Santa Cruz share an embrace at the end of their 1-1 draw.
Cristiano Ronaldo winds up to strike a free kick goalwards
Portuguese trio Pedro Mendes (L) Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Meireles (R) paint
a picture of disbelief after the Portuguese captain's free kick cannoned off the post
Chelsea forward Saloman Kalou hurdles a challenge from Pedro Mendes
Portugal substitute Miguel Veloso takes decisive action to combat the deafening drone of vuvuzelas
Cristiano Ronaldo finds himself in the middle of a hostile Ivory Coast crowd
Substitute Didier Drogba cannot help but get involved by offering a word advice to team mate Guy Demel
