Challenge

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Petros Mousa made the kick off which started today's match. Jacobo Nores made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Boni Yarman sent off a good shot on target. Petros Mousa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Jacobo Nores tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hector Covarrubias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Romulo Gelacio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Primitivo Escribano kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 8th minute, Petros Mousa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Boni Yarman succeeded in the game's 10th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-0. Jacobo Nores showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Petros Mousa in the 13th minute of the match. A well done corner resulted in Ivo Viveiros drilling the ball in to score 3-0 behind Paraguay's goalkeeper. In the 17th minute, Boni Yarman reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jacobo Nores. The goal made the score 4-0. The nice shot from Boni Yarman in the 20thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Jacobo Nores had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petros Mousa in the 26th minute of play forced Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 32 minutes, Petros Mousa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Petros Mousa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jacobo Nores made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petros Mousa in the 35th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, He Qiang had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jacobo Nores. Paraguay's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that He Qiang was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. He Qiang received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Jacobo Nores tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 44th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alan Campos to maneuver through the defense.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xavier Zoido during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 51 played minutes Paraguay got a freekick which was hit by Xavier Zoido. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Paraguay's Xavier Zoido got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Norberto Fresco struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Jacobo Nores didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB. 54 minutes into the game, Boni Yarman cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-0. Jacobo Nores was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Norberto Fresco recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 59 minutes into the game, INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Petros Mousa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jacobo Nores made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. Jacobo Nores made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petros Mousa in the 61st minute of play. When INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Petros Mousa in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Paraguay's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Norberto Fresco to fire away a dangerous shot which Jacobo Nores despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Boni Yarman got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petros Mousa in the 73rd minute of play forced Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 73 minutes into the game, He Qiang cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 10-0. Jacobo Nores was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 83 minutes into the game, Petros Mousa threw the ball into play from the sideline. Paraguay's Alan Campos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Jacobo Nores didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from He Qiang went, in the 85th minute, to the upper right corner, 12-0 was the resulting score. Jacobo Nores took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petros Mousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Paraguay booed when INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. He Qiang didn't get a good kick on the ball. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB's Petros Mousa got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. INDEPENDIENTE FUTBOL CLUB had won after a very even match.