League

Estadio Pueblo Nuevo
Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5413, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Arsenio Jurdan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Armando Ioritz kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. It was beautiful to see Singapur FC's Ariel Henrico in action when he in the 15th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Through an outstanding action, after 18 minutes, Elpidio Gaxan successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After having played for 20 minutes, Sixto Cutberto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atlético Paraná's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sixto Cutberto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arsenio Jurdan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute of the match Niceto Caetano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Elpidio Gaxan skillfully saved the ball. Arsenio Jurdan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nestor Charro's late challenge caught a Singapur FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nestor Charro helped the player get up and apologised. After 35 played minutes Club Atlético Paraná got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Charro. 35 minutes into the match, Singapur FC's Cristobal Ihazintu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Sixto Cutberto blasted a shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dario Pio having to make a save. Serafin Bernabel struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Dario Pio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Atlético Paraná. The audience was convinced that Serafin Bernabel's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Pio was relentless in the 44th minute of the game. Elpidio Gaxan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arsenio Jurdan's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Serafin Bernabel was the one to do the kick off. In the 60th minute, Club Atlético Paraná's Serafin Bernabel ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Dario Pio. Dario Pio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Elpidio Gaxan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arsenio Jurdan in the 64th minute of play. If Sixto Cutberto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Dario Pio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Bernabel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arsenio Jurdan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elpidio Gaxan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sixto Cutberto got free with Dario Pio in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Serafin Bernabel in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dario Pio saved Singapur FC from getting behind. In the 88th match minute, Club Atlético Paraná was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Lehen to maneuver through the defense. If Blas Frasquito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 97 minutes, Ariel Henrico managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Singapur FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ariel Henrico was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Club Atlético Paraná supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Club Atlético Paraná would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.