Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill explained the dramatic post-match incident that involved him Kylian Mbappé following France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, he admitted he “lost my temper” after the French captain ignored his attempt to shake his hand.The tense encounter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was one of the most physical and sickening games of the tournament, with Mbappe repeatedly targeted by Paraguay’s aggressive approach. Despite constant challenges and verbal exchanges throughout the game, the France captain kept his composure and ultimately had the last word by scoring the winning penalty in the 70th minute. The controversy continued after the final whistle when the players lined up for the post-match handshake. Television cameras caught Gill extending his hand towards Mbappe, only for the France captain to walk past and celebrate with his teammates and supporters. Moments later, a frustrated Gill threw the ball at Mbappe, hitting him in the back.“I tried to shake his hand, but since he didn’t pay attention to me, I lost my temper,” said Gill, as quoted by the AP news agency, after the match. “But anyway, that was all I did; I calmed down later.”Mbappe appeared unfazed by the incident, having already played a decisive role in securing France’s place in the quarter-finals. The striker converted from the penalty spot after a VAR review determined that Diego Gomez had fouled Desire Doue in the box.Reflecting on the fiery nature of the contest, Mbappe insisted France had been prepared for Paraguay’s physical tactics.“We knew what kind of match it was going to be,” Mbappé said in French. “We can also get our hands dirty, we know how to do it. We know how to play dirty football. Guess they thought we were going to show up in tuxedos, but we were ready.”The match, played in extreme heat with temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius, saw several flashpoints involving Mbappe, who was repeatedly embedded and involved in several clashes. Paraguay’s Andrés Cubas and Matías Galarza were among the players who clashed with the France captain during the contest.France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged the challenge posed by Paraguay’s tactics and weather conditions.“Given our style of play, it was more difficult to give a high intensity,” said Deschamps.The win extended France’s perfect record in the tournament to five wins from five games, with Les Bleus outscoring their opponents 14-2 so far. Deschamps also welcomed the stern examination his side faced against Paraguay.“As I told the players, we’ve had easy games so far, so it’s good to have a tough one,” said Deschamps.France will now face Morocco in the quarter-finals as they continue their bid to regain the World Cup trophy they last won in 2018.