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Paraguay coach Cesare Maldini has promised that his side will give their all when they take on Group B favourites Spain on Friday.

Following their disappointing 2-2 draw against South Africa, Paraguay go into the game needing at least a point if their qualification for the second phase is not going to be seriously threatened.

Nevertheless, it will not be easy against a Spain side whose morale is in the clouds following their 3-1 win over Slovenia.

"It's all or nothing. With all respect to Spain, who I know very well, we are going to go out to play. We will do everything we know on the pitch," said Maldini.

"It's very difficult. I know almost all of the Spain players, so nobody should doubt we are against a good side. We all know how well Raul and (Fernando) Morientes compliment each other and De Pedro is a very good player.

"We are going to play the game and then we shall see what happens. Anything is possible in football and with all my respect to Spain, we'll see who is the best team when we are on the pitch."

Roque Santa Cruz is revelling in his status as a World Cup goalscorer and has no fear of Paraguay's next opponents.

Used to playing big matches with Bayern Munich, Santa Cruz impressed in Paraguay's 2-2 draw with South Africa in which he headed the first goal.

And he said, ahead of Friday's match against the Spaniards in Jeonju: "We can match any team and that includes Spain. I don't think we will lose."

Defeat will make it difficult for Paraguay to progress, and Santa Cruz has warned his team-mates not to underestimate the Spanish.

"Spain as a team are not great," he explained, "but they have players that can determine a match.

"It is important to play with intelligence, to try and defend well and get a goal to get the victory."

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