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Spectators: 492 (Terracing: 370, Seating: 113, VIP seats: 9) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roque Santa Cruz made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Enrique Belo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Best Wall took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benigno Mambru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 6 minutes into the game, Sendoa Najera recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Enrique Belo. Sendoa Najera showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The audience was convinced that Sendoa Najera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Enrique Belo was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Errecaborda AFC's Javier Peter got a free kick in the 14th minute. Made in Paraguay's Sendoa Najera got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Errecaborda AFC getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Ignacio Mikelar hit a great ball. With 24 minutes on the clock, Felipe Bitxintxo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 31 minutes of play, Made in Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Enrique Belo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Through an outstanding action, after 35 minutes, Enrique Belo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience was convinced that Sendoa Najera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Enrique Belo was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. Best Wall showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignacio Mikelar in the 40th minute of the match. A collision led to Made in Paraguay getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Blanco Cotilla hit a great ball. Best Wall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celestino Nalo, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Sendoa Najera managed to get in a good position for a shot. Made in Paraguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Sendoa Najera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Belo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Best Wall made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonatan Ursino in the 47th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jonatan Ursino made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Errecaborda AFC's Javier Peter got a free kick in the 50th minute. In the 52nd minute, Marcelo Eztebe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sendoa Najera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Enrique Belo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Made in Paraguay's Ramone Betancur was substituted for Joseba Font. Daunte Lucero kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Enrique Belo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sendoa Najera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the match, Sendoa Najera had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enrique Belo. Errecaborda AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sendoa Najera was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Enrique Belo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daunte Lucero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Sendoa Najera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Enrique Belo was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. The supporters of Made in Paraguay booed when Errecaborda AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Udalaitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute Iratxo Acosta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrique Belo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sendoa Najera in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrique Belo saved Errecaborda AFC from getting behind. Made in Paraguay's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.