U23 League

Asunción
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manuel Neira got the match started through his kick off. Vincente Monzon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Neira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gregorio Pinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daunte Lucero in the 11th minute of the match. In the 14th minute, Américo Peralta ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vincente Monzon was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. union española s.a.'s Gregorio Pinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roque Santa Cruz in the 18th minute of play. union española s.a.'s Gregorio Pinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roque Santa Cruz in the 18th minute of play. Roque Santa Cruz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gregorio Pinto having to make a save. 29 minutes into the match, Made in Paraguay's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Neira came free, but Vincente Monzon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gregorio Pinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roque Santa Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. A throw-in in the 34th minute of the game was made by Robertinho Lewandowski with Roque Santa Cruz as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Antonio Diaz kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Mariano Oruña hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 46 minutes into the match, Made in Paraguay's goal looked a bit too open when Jaume Zegarra came free, but Vincente Monzon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leopoldo Luque was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Made in Paraguay getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Cuartio Penagos hit a great ball. Gregorio Pinto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roque Santa Cruz's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Manuel Neira's late challenge caught a Made in Paraguay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Manuel Neira helped the player get up and apologised. After 60 played minutes union española s.a. got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Neira. Gregorio Pinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joseba Font, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Made in Paraguay made a substitution. Adriano Verdejo replaced Joseba Font. Made in Paraguay made a substitution. Xesus Isazi replaced Iratxo Acosta. Gregorio Pinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sendoa Najera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Manuel Neira managed to get in a good position for a shot. union española s.a.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Manuel Neira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vincente Monzon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Made in Paraguay's defense didn't have a chance, in the 84th minute, when Manuel Neira scored to the left of an out of position Vincente Monzon, making the score, 1-2. Made in Paraguay's Vincente Monzon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manuel Neira in the 89th minute of play. union española s.a.'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.