Challenge

Defensores del Chaco
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The throw-in from Sidnei Branco in the 6th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Paraguay's Primitivo Escribano. In the 13th minute, Xavier Zoido hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Clóvis Velloso charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Clóvis Velloso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 15th minute, Clóvis Velloso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paulão Corrêa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jaime Pardo went, in the 18th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. After 26 played minutes Lakers FC got a freekick which was hit by Percival Magalhães. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sidnei Branco during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Xavier Zoido charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Xavier Zoido the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Xavier Zoido kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Hector Covarrubias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Primitivo Escribano hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 41 minutes into the match, Paraguay's goal looked a bit too open when Sidnei Branco came free, but Jacobo Nores reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 42nd match minute, Lakers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronaldo Paes to maneuver through the defense. Paulão Corrêa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 43rd minute of play. Jaime Pardo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulão Corrêa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. 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 1-0.

The wind increased when Jaime Pardo made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Jaime Pardo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulão Corrêa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adhemar Montenegro. After a defensive mix-up in Lakers FC's zone, Jaime Pardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulão Corrêa 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. The supporters of Paraguay booed when Lakers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adhemar Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jaime Pardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paulão Corrêa having to interfere. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Lakers FC's goalkeeper Paulão Corrêa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jaime Pardo struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Paulão Corrêa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paraguay. A collision led to Paraguay getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Primitivo Escribano hit a great ball. Percival Magalhães kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Jaime Pardo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paraguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Jaime Pardo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paulão Corrêa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Álvaro Paiva's late challenge caught a Paraguay's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Álvaro Paiva helped the player get up and apologised. Álvaro Paiva hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. The supporters of Paraguay booed when Lakers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Percival Magalhães didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paraguay were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.