Challenge

CARDINAL STADIUM
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Paraguay's Jaime Pardo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Jacobo Nores made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iordache Donici in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herminio Vincente in the 8th minute of play forced Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacobo Nores didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Iordache Donici went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. After 18 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Paraguay! Jacobo Nores had in the 19thth minute some difficulties stopping Herminio Vincente's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. When C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Iordache Donici in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Paraguay's goalie prevented a goal. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Paraguay's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jean-Jacques Ares was slow to take the kick. During this time C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Jean-Jacques Ares almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Paraguay's Jacobo Nores did a great save. Jacobo Nores showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Donici, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Jacobo Nores made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Iordache Donici sent off a good shot on target. Xavier Zoido hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Pardo in the 32nd minute of play forced C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's goalkeeper Yang Ming Ran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 37 minutes, Cazimir Bărbătescu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the C Ａ R D I N Ａ L and the Paraguay players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 37th match minute, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cazimir Bărbătescu to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Primitivo Escribano to maneuver through the defense. Jacobo Nores stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Iordache Donici's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. Iordache Donici could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Jacobo Nores made a huge save. Jacobo Nores made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Iordache Donici sent off a good shot on target. 45 minutes into the match, Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iordache Donici. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Iordache Donici was the one to do the kick off. Jacobo Nores showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herminio Vincente, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. If Iordache Donici had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jacobo Nores showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iordache Donici in the 55th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iordache Donici in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jacobo Nores saved Paraguay from getting behind. In the 63rd minute, Iordache Donici made a precise shot to the right of Jacobo Nores. Paraguay's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Gu Hui Liang hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Sergiu Panaitescu was substituted for Iordache Donici. After a rather tough play, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Gu Hui Liang got a free kick in the 67th minute. Yang Ming Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 68th minute of play. When Primitivo Escribano fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Paraguay's protests and gave Primitivo Escribano a yellow card for diving instead. After 71 played minutes Paraguay got a freekick which was hit by Primitivo Escribano. Jacobo Nores made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean-Jacques Ares in the 72nd minute of play. In the 73rdth minute of the game Herminio Vincente 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 C Ａ R D I N Ａ L fans' excitement grew in the 76th match minute when C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Herminio Vincente 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 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After having played for 79 minutes, Deng Kun Xu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters crossed their fingers, but Deng Kun Xu 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 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herminio Vincente, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Herminio Vincente managed to get in a good position for a shot. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters rose to their feet, but Herminio Vincente was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jacobo Nores breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Paraguay's Jacobo Nores played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herminio Vincente in the 87th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Sergiu Panaitescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters rose to their feet, but Sergiu Panaitescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jacobo Nores breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Herminio Vincente in the 95th 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. Paraguay's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.