National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kenneth Emerson got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute Alex Ayala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ourente Martioda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kosan Kosa charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kosan Kosa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kosan Kosa hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. 10 minutes into the match, Paraguay's goal looked a bit too open when Kenneth Emerson came free, but Ourente Martioda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Odilon Baxter who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Ourente Martioda when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 17 minutes into the game, Ilazki Bolonga threw the ball into play from the sideline. Canada's Kosan Kosa quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The Canada fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Canada's Odilon Baxter 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Paraguay's Ourente Martioda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kenneth Emerson in the 23rd minute of play. Enrique Frederick showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tadeo Goiti in the 24th minute of the match. Ourente Martioda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Ayala in the 25th minute of the match. Ourente Martioda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kenneth Emerson in the 30th minute of play. Enrique Frederick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xesus Sainz, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Xinaro Elorza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Canada made a substitution. Jeremiah Spaulding replaced Kenneth Emerson. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Xesus Sainz to strike the kick off in the second half. Ourente Martioda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Odilon Baxter in the 54th minute of play. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Paraguay's goalkeeper Ourente Martioda, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paraguay's Ourente Martioda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Odilon Baxter in the 58th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, Canada's goal looked a bit too open when Xesus Sainz came free, but Enrique Frederick reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Canada made a substitution. Rodolphe Goff replaced Lamont Larivière. Paraguay's Gutxi Vegas was substituted for Ilazki Bolonga. The supporters of Paraguay booed when Canada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claude Duhamel didn't get a good kick on the ball. With an all-out effort, Paraguay's Enrique Frederick threw himself towards the right post 64 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tadeo Goiti, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Ourente Martioda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Odilon Baxter in the 66th minute of play. Enrique Frederick made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ignado Faubelo in the 67th minute. The audience was convinced that Jeremiah Spaulding's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ourente Martioda was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. With a little luck, Canada's Enrique Frederick got control of the ball when Xesus Sainz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Enrique Frederick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xinaro Elorza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 74th minute Odilon Baxter shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ourente Martioda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ourente Martioda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeremiah Spaulding in the 77th minute of play. Ourente Martioda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Odilon Baxter, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ourente Martioda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Odilon Baxter, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. 82 minutes into the match, Paraguay's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Ayala came free, but Ourente Martioda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paraguay made a substitution. Lalla Pujals replaced Bjorn Brooks. Odilon Baxter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Xinaro Elorza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paraguay's supporters rose to their feet, but Xinaro Elorza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Frederick breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 94th match minute, Paraguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliazar Vivanco to maneuver through the defense. Claude Duhamel hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Canada were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Paraguay for a fine match.