Welcome to the match between Asuncion athletic and Cerro Porteño

1'

Emiliano Del sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Bernardino Sandoval scrambled the ball away.

2'

Basilio Ubina passed the ball to Edgardo Montero, Francisco Civelli failed to reach the ball.

Edgardo Montero delivered the ball in from wide, Sosimo Páez missed his interception.

Sandalio Machado got well above Nahuel Negret to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Reinaldo Casales directed the ball to Edgardo Montero, Edgardo Montero trapped the ball nicely before Edgar Gómez could reach it.

Edgardo Montero found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Nahuel Negret approached too late to clear the danger.

Denied by Amado Manzur.

3'

Emiliano Del tried his luck with a long range chip but Nahuel Negret cleared the ball from danger.

4'

The freekick was quickly taken by Reinaldo Casales. But Reinaldo Casales put it narrowly over.

6'

Bernardino Sandoval stepped away from Natalio Casales and tried a long range effort.

Bernardino Sandoval put it clean over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

8'

Bartolomé Sandoval tried to get past Rafael Travieso but Rafael Travieso didn't allow.

9'

Natalio Casales played the ball to Emiliano Del's feet, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Del before Bernardino Sandoval could intercept.

Emiliano Del held up the ball, evading the challenge of Xavier Ochoa and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Amado Manzur got himself in front of the shot.

10'

Edgardo Montero tried to dribble past Francisco Civelli but Edgardo Montero lost the ball to Francisco Civelli's block tackle.

11'

Edgardo Montero tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

12'

Natalio Casales took the ball past Sosimo Páez.

Natalio Casales tried to get past Xavier Ochoa but Xavier Ochoa dispossessed Natalio Casales.

14'

Basilio Ubina took the ball confidently past Rafael Travieso.

Basilio Ubina made an attempt to move the ball forward but Francisco Civelli closed in and intercepted the ball.

17'

Rafael Travieso tried to play it past Bartolomé Sandoval but Bartolomé Sandoval nicked the ball from the toes of Rafael Travieso.

18'

Natalio Casales looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Xavier Ochoa.

19'

Swerving shot by Sandalio Machado from long range but Bernardino Sandoval made the clearance.

21'

Natalio Casales played the ball to Emiliano Del's feet, Emiliano Del picked up on the ball before Sosimo Páez could reach it.

Emiliano Del directed the ball nicely to Silvio Asturias, Xavier Ochoa couldn't reach it.

Silvio Asturias got free in the penalty area and shot for the top corner. Edgar Gómez approached too late to block it.

But Silvio Asturias couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Silvio Asturias. He looked like he was short of match practice.

22'

Rafael Travieso tried to skip past the challenge of Baltasar Oquendo but Baltasar Oquendo won the ball from Rafael Travieso.

23'

Xavier Ochoa tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Natalio Casales blocked it.

26'

Edgardo Montero passed the ball perfectly to Basilio Ubina, Nahuel Negret missed his interception.

Basilio Ubina tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball struck Francisco Civelli.

27'

Emiliano Del fed the ball forward to Natalio Casales, Natalio Casales picked up on the ball before Xavier Ochoa could cut it out.

Natalio Casales directed the ball to Silvio Asturias, Silvio Asturias trapped the ball nicely before Bernardino Sandoval could cut it out.

Silvio Asturias played a lovely ball for Carlitos Narváez, the ball was picked up by Carlitos Narváez before Edgar Gómez could intercept.

Carlitos Narváez found himself with plenty of time and chipped the ball goalwards. Nahuel Negret couldn't reach it.

Carlitos Narváez looked destined to score but Amado Manzur react fast enough and saved it.

28'

Baltasar Oquendo sprinted past Fidel Cabañas.

Baltasar Oquendo got the float cross in from the wing, Rafael Travieso couldn't cut it.

Silvio Asturias got well above Edgar Gómez to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Good save by Amado Manzur who held the ball well.

29'

Emiliano Del tried to pass the ball forward but Xavier Ochoa did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

32'

Fidel Cabañas was outpaced by Basilio Ubina.

Basilio Ubina took the ball confidently past Rafael Travieso.

Basilio Ubina got free in the penalty area and attempted a thunderous drive. Edgar Gómez wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Amado Manzur saved well and held the ball.

34'

Bernardino Sandoval turned with the ball past Natalio Casales.

Bernardino Sandoval failed in his attempt to dribble past Emiliano Del.

37'

Basilio Ubina tried to twist past Sosimo Páez but Sosimo Páez block tackled Basilio Ubina.

38'

Baltasar Oquendo directed the ball nicely to Bartolomé Sandoval, Bartolomé Sandoval took possession of the ball before Fidel Cabañas could intercept.

Bartolomé Sandoval tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rafael Travieso.

40'

Baltasar Oquendo knocked a lovely ball for Natalio Casales, Natalio Casales took it in his stride before Rafael Travieso could intercept.

Natalio Casales tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Fidel Cabañas.

41'

Basilio Ubina moved the ball forward for Edgardo Montero, Sosimo Páez tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Edgardo Montero skipped past the challenge of Francisco Civelli.

Edgardo Montero blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Sosimo Páez cleared the ball from danger.

42'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sandalio Machado that went straight to the opposition.

43'

Baltasar Oquendo played a great ball for Bartolomé Sandoval, Bartolomé Sandoval took it in his stride before Fidel Cabañas could reach it.

Bartolomé Sandoval tried to dribble past Rafael Travieso but Bartolomé Sandoval lost out to Rafael Travieso.

44'

Sosimo Páez passed the ball to Francisco Civelli, Francisco Civelli picked up on the ball before Edgardo Montero could reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Francisco Civelli, Basilio Ubina couldn't cut it.

Teo Alvarado tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Reinaldo Casales managed to block the header.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Asuncion athletic had 65% possession in the match, while Cerro Porteño had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Rafael Travieso tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Bartolomé Sandoval had no problem in intercepting the ball.

48'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Sandalio Machado.

Rafael Travieso tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Bartolomé Sandoval.

49'

Carlitos Narváez dribbled past Francisco Civelli.

Carlitos Narváez sent in a float cross, Sosimo Páez couldn't cut it.

Silvio Asturias got to the ball before Edgar Gómez, then cushioned a headed pass.

Sandalio Machado found a perfect spot and tried to lob the ball at goal. Nahuel Negret couldn't reach it.

But Sandalio Machado sent it far too high ... It was a poor effort from Sandalio Machado. He was lacking match sharpness.

50'

Emiliano Del tried to take the ball past Xavier Ochoa but Xavier Ochoa robbed Emiliano Del.

51'

Bartolomé Sandoval sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Bernardino Sandoval tried to feed the high ball but Silvio Asturias showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

54'

Bernardino Sandoval tried to play it past Natalio Casales but Natalio Casales took the ball away from Bernardino Sandoval.

55'

Emiliano Del dribbled past Xavier Ochoa.

Emiliano Del passed the ball perfectly to Sandalio Machado, Bernardino Sandoval tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sandalio Machado was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Nahuel Negret didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Amado Manzur shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... A great goal from a fine move by Sandalio Machado !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Asuncion athletic 1 - 0 Cerro Porteño

56'

Basilio Ubina laid it forward to Emiliano Del, Emiliano Del took possession of the ball before Francisco Civelli could cut it out.

Emiliano Del tried his luck with a medium range chip but Xavier Ochoa made the clearance.

59'

Baltasar Oquendo played a lovely ball for Basilio Ubina, Fidel Cabañas missed his interception.

Basilio Ubina skipped easily past Rafael Travieso.

Basilio Ubina played a pinpoint pass to Natalio Casales, Natalio Casales trapped the ball nicely before Nahuel Negret could cut it out.

Natalio Casales chipped the ball goalwards over Edgar Gómez.

But Natalio Casales sent it far too high ... It was a terrible miss.

61'

Bernardino Sandoval tried to dribble past Natalio Casales but Natalio Casales didn't allow.

62'

Baltasar Oquendo jinked past Fidel Cabañas.

Baltasar Oquendo sent the ball over from the wing, Rafael Travieso couldn't cut it.

Silvio Asturias rose bravely above Nahuel Negret to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Baltasar Oquendo lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob it over the keeper. Edgar Gómez failed to block the shot.

Amado Manzur had no chance to stop the ball ... Baltasar Oquendo scored an excellent goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Asuncion athletic 2 - 0 Cerro Porteño

63'

Emiliano Del showed Teo Alvarado a clean set of heels.

Emiliano Del hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Xavier Ochoa threw himself in front of the shot.

65'

Emiliano Del twisted past Bernardino Sandoval.

Emiliano Del tried to dart past Xavier Ochoa but Xavier Ochoa block tackled Emiliano Del.

68'

Emiliano Del tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Xavier Ochoa.

70'

Natalio Casales blocked Xavier Ochoa before Xavier Ochoa tried to get onto the pass.

73'

Baltasar Oquendo tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Fidel Cabañas.

74'

Baltasar Oquendo span past Fidel Cabañas.

Baltasar Oquendo crossed the ball high into the box, Rafael Travieso failed to reach the ball.

Carlitos Narváez challenged Edgar Gómez for a heading, then headed at goal.

Amado Manzur did well to tip it round the post.

75'

Teo Alvarado faked a shot before cutting Carlitos Narváez in a different direction.

Teo Alvarado directed the ball to Ayrton Lavolpe, Ayrton Lavolpe latched onto the ball before Natalio Casales could reach it.

From a tight angle, Ayrton Lavolpe still managed to get a shot in but Reinaldo Casales cleared the ball from danger.

76'

Fidel Cabañas could not stop Bartolomé Sandoval going past him.

Bartolomé Sandoval tried to put a low cross but Rafael Travieso coolly intercepted the cross.

77'

Xavier Ochoa lifted the ball towards Rafael Travieso in the area, Rafael Travieso brought the ball under control superbly before Edgardo Montero could reach it.

Rafael Travieso attempted a thunderous drive! but Carlitos Narváez cleared the ball to safety.

79'

Sosimo Páez made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Edgardo Montero.

80'

Carlitos Narváez tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fidel Cabañas.

81'

Emiliano Del played it past Bernardino Sandoval.

Emiliano Del tried to dribble past Xavier Ochoa but Xavier Ochoa robbed Emiliano Del.

82'

Natalio Casales held up the ball, evading the challenge of Ayrton Lavolpe and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Amado Manzur made an acrobatic save.

83'

Basilio Ubina failed in his attempt to sprint past Francisco Civelli.

84'

Sosimo Páez attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Edgardo Montero cleared the ball from danger.

85'

Carlitos Narváez found a chance to score from long range but Xavier Ochoa went in with a successful block tackle on him.

86'

Carlitos Narváez tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Xavier Ochoa.

88'

Basilio Ubina tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Xavier Ochoa.

90'

Emiliano Del escaped from the challenge of Bernardino Sandoval and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Amado Manzur got himself in front of the shot.

91'

Bernardino Sandoval attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Natalio Casales.

92'

Bartolomé Sandoval hit the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

93'

Ayrton Lavolpe gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Asuncion athletic 2 - 0 Cerro Porteño