Challenge

Defensores del Chaco
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Paraguay's goalkeeper Jacobo Nores, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 5th minute, Menelaos Karatsolis made a precise shot to the right of Jacobo Nores. Paraguay's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 8th minute, Menelaos Karatsolis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PALLINI RULES fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After a rather tough play, PALLINI RULES's Herald Asselberghs got a free kick in the 10th minute. After a defensive mix-up in PALLINI RULES's zone, Jaime Pardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marinos Tsounis 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. Hector Covarrubias struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Marinos Tsounis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paraguay. After 24 minutes, Menelaos Karatsolis made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Paraguay's Jacobo Nores tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in PALLINI RULES's zone, Hector Covarrubias stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marinos Tsounis 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. After 31 minutes, Alan Campos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Paraguay and the PALLINI RULES players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 31 played minutes Paraguay got a freekick which was hit by Alan Campos. 35 minutes into the match, PALLINI RULES's goal looked a bit too open when Hector Covarrubias came free, but Marinos Tsounis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to PALLINI RULES getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Miltos Zouvelekis hit a great ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Menelaos Karatsolis was the one to do the kick off. The PALLINI RULES fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when PALLINI RULES's Menelaos Karatsolis 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 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jacobo Nores was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Menelaos Karatsolis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-5 in the 67 minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Paraguay's Jaime Pardo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marinos Tsounis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Menelaos Karatsolis managed to get in a good position for a shot. PALLINI RULES's supporters rose to their feet, but Menelaos Karatsolis 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd 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. Marinos Tsounis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 94th minute, Herald Asselberghs hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chants of PALLINI RULES echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Paraguay had held the ball for most of the match.