Challenge

Defensores del Chaco
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Paraguay's Xavier Zoido got a free kick in the 10th minute. Oliverios Jofre took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 11th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jacobo Nores. Paraguay's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Pardo in the 12th minute of play forced Boiro C.F.'s goalkeeper Artzai Teresa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hector Covarrubias recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Jaime Pardo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Artzai Teresa was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. 21 minutes in the game Lalo Pabon did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Prudencio Montiel. Igor Sierra took the ball and in the 22 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 0-1. Artzai Teresa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaime Pardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. After some careless play in the Boiro C.F. defense, Primitivo Escribano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Artzai Teresa. The Boiro C.F. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Artzai Teresa should have stopped the shot. After 28 minutes, Prudencio Montiel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Boiro C.F. and the Paraguay players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 28 played minutes Boiro C.F. got a freekick which was hit by Prudencio Montiel. Jaime Pardo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 29thth minute tested the skills of Artzai Teresa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Boiro C.F.'s zone, Hector Covarrubias stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artzai Teresa came out of the goal and Hector Covarrubias tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 36 in the game by Jaime Pardo from a close distance when the talented Artzai Teresa managed to make a qualified save. Boiro C.F.'s players were relieved. Jaime Pardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artzai Teresa having to interfere. Boiro C.F.'s Artzai Teresa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hector Covarrubias in the 40th minute of play. Jaime Pardo in the 41stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Artzai Teresa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 42 minutes into the match, Boiro C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Pardo came free, but Artzai Teresa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th minute, Hector Covarrubias got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jaime Pardo in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artzai Teresa saved Boiro C.F. from getting behind. Primitivo Escribano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Artzai Teresa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Boiro C.F.'s zone, Hector Covarrubias stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artzai Teresa came out of the goal and Hector Covarrubias tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Boiro C.F. getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Oliverios Jofre hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jaime Pardo in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artzai Teresa saved Boiro C.F. from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Pardo in the 68th minute of play forced Boiro C.F.'s goalkeeper Artzai Teresa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Artzai Teresa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hector Covarrubias, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. The corner ended in Jaime Pardo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Boiro C.F.'s Artzai Teresa did a great save. Artzai Teresa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jaime Pardo went, in the 83rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Hector Covarrubias managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paraguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Hector Covarrubias was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artzai Teresa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Artzai Teresa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Pardo in the 90th minute of play. There was no doubt that Paraguay were the better team. Paraguay's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.