League

Estadio Nicolás A.
Spectators: 7245 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 115) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Clodoveo Garin started the match with the kick off. Abelardo Amor hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Jonathan Abel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clodoveo Garin, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 16th match minute, Los Cardos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ovidio Toro to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Clodoveo Garin in the 30th minute of play forced Los Cardos FC's goalkeeper Jonathan Abel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Abel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clodoveo Garin, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Clodoveo Garin struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Jonathan Abel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guaraní. Abelardo Amor's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Abel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Los Cardos FC's Jonathan Abel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clodoveo Garin in the 38th minute of play. If Baldomiro Lehen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jonathan Abel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Clodoveo Garin's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. The Guaraní fans' excitement grew in the 47th match minute when Guaraní's Clodoveo Garin 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After the first half Guaraní were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Esteve Opilano stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Abelardo Amor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th match minute, Los Cardos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julian Olentzaro to maneuver through the defense. Baldomiro Lehen charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baldomiro Lehen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 64th minute, Ivan Segio had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Julian Olentzaro during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Guaraní made a substitution. Saverio Chago replaced Ivan Segio. In the 66th match minute, Los Cardos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julian Olentzaro to maneuver through the defense. When Guaraní's Clodoveo Garin in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Cardos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Baldomiro Lehen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ovidio Toro kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Jonathan Abel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clodoveo Garin, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Patricio Llin kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Los Cardos FC's goalkeeper Jonathan Abel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Clodoveo Garin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Guaraní's supporters rose to their feet, but Clodoveo Garin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Abel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 85 minutes, Clodoveo Garin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guaraní's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clodoveo Garin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Los Cardos FC defense, Baldomiro Lehen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jonathan Abel. The Los Cardos FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jonathan Abel should have stopped the shot.