Challenge

Estadio Cebolleta
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernan Emesto in the 5th 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. In the 5th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Covarrubias to maneuver through the defense. The throw-in from Jose Sanz in the 8th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Cebollitas F.C.'s Fabricio Etxatxu. A collision led to Paraguay getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Primitivo Escribano hit a great ball. In the 12th minute of the match Luisito Burni sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jacobo Nores skillfully saved the ball. In the 25th minute, Cebollitas F.C.'s Fernan Emesto ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jacobo Nores. Jacobo Nores yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Hector Covarrubias recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damian Veto during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 31st minute, Damian Veto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hector Covarrubias struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Carmelo Gumaro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paraguay. If Jaime Pardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Carmelo Gumaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 38th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 42 minutes, Fernan Emesto put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Jacobo Nores. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

In the 50th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Diego Tenorio to maneuver through the defense. Carmelo Gumaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 56th minute of play. Hector Covarrubias charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hector Covarrubias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 66th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Covarrubias to maneuver through the defense. When Cebollitas F.C.'s Fernan Emesto in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Paraguay's goalie prevented a goal. Carmelo Gumaro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jaime Pardo in the 71st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Cebollitas F.C.'s zone, Jaime Pardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carmelo Gumaro came out of the goal and Jaime Pardo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fernan Emesto took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jacobo Nores. Jacobo Nores dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Jaime Pardo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Carmelo Gumaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Paraguay's Xavier Zoido got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After a rather tough play, Cebollitas F.C.'s Olaf Kaczynski got a free kick in the 90th minute. The Cebollitas F.C. 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.