Challenge

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jaime Pardo made the kick off which started today's match. Min Ordoña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 5th minute of play. After 5 played minutes AFC Viola Gigliati got a freekick which was hit by Garin Candina. Jacobo Nores showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Waldir Velaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Paraguay's Jacobo Nores played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuel Horduña in the 19th minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's Reinaldo Briceño sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jacobo Nores narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Iker Tafalla's late challenge caught a AFC Viola Gigliati's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Iker Tafalla helped the player get up and apologised. Iker Tafalla kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 27th minute Reinaldo Briceño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jacobo Nores saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute, Reinaldo Briceño hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute Reinaldo Briceño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jacobo Nores saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Paraguay's Jaime Pardo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After 38 minutes AFC Viola Gigliati's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jaime Pardo who took care of the corner kick. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Juan Diego Tenorio advanced and headed the ball into goal, 0-1 in the 38th minute. Reinaldo Briceño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Reinaldo Briceño to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Hector Covarrubias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 56th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Primitivo Escribano to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reinaldo Briceño in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jacobo Nores prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The AFC Viola Gigliati fans' excitement grew in the 59th match minute when AFC Viola Gigliati's Reinaldo Briceño looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Iker Tafalla kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. AFC Viola Gigliati made a substitution. Enrico Cicero replaced Garin Candina. After a rather tough play, Paraguay's Iker Tafalla got a free kick in the 68th minute. Samuel Horduña struck a weak shot in the 69th 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 AFC Viola Gigliati. In the 73rd match minute, AFC Viola Gigliati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enrico Cicero to maneuver through the defense. After 75 minutes, Hector Covarrubias mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Paraguay and the AFC Viola Gigliati players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 75th minute, Hector Covarrubias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jacobo Nores showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Reinaldo Briceño in the 79th minute of the match. Reinaldo Briceño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Xavier Zoido kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 90 played minutes Paraguay got a freekick which was hit by Hector Covarrubias. AFC Viola Gigliati's Reinaldo Briceño got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 96thth minute of the game Reinaldo Briceño who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Paraguay's Jacobo Nores was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The AFC Viola Gigliati players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.