Challenge

Sarkhouh Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Arsenio Claus made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lakhdar Guendouz. Boncho Vlúchkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Felix Montenegro took the ball and in the 9 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Boncho Vlúchkov. Boncho Vlúchkov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Lakhdar Guendouz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Luis Andino might have been able to make a better finish in the 14th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Boncho Vlúchkov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Luis Andino ran back to his position shaking his head. 15 minutes into the match, Salmiyah Power's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Boncho Vlúchkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17thth minute of the game Arsenio Claus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 19th minute of play forced Salmiyah Power's goalkeeper Boncho Vlúchkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boncho Vlúchkov having to interfere. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arsenio Claus, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lakhdar Guendouz in the 24th minute. Boncho Vlúchkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Boncho Vlúchkov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Boncho Vlúchkov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Abderrahmane Merah kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, Salmiyah Power's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Montenegro came free, but Boncho Vlúchkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonard Bărnuțiu charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leonard Bărnuțiu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 44th minute, Leonard Bărnuțiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Boncho Vlúchkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jeremias Ganix during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. Salmiyah Power were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Leonard Bărnuțiu took the corner. Leonard Bărnuțiu made a great header on Salmiyah Power's corner, it was just that Ecuador's Julio Vera managed to reach the ball for a save. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Boncho Vlúchkov made a huge save. Lakhdar Guendouz scored 1-1 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Julio Vera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 63rd minute, Lakhdar Guendouz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 63 played minutes Salmiyah Power got a freekick which was hit by Karim Bahari. In the 64th minute of the match Daniel Zorita shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Boncho Vlúchkov showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arsenio Claus, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Arsenio Claus blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. Salmiyah Power's Hamid Ahmed was substituted for Brahim Kerkar. Salmiyah Power made a substitution. Noureddine Adjani replaced Jeremias Ganix. Salmiyah Power made a substitution. Noureddine Abdenouz replaced Leonard Bărnuțiu. In the 73rd minute, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. The Salmiyah Power fans' excitement grew in the 80th match minute when Salmiyah Power's Arsenio Claus 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 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Felix Montenegro struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Boncho Vlúchkov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Boncho Vlúchkov made a huge save. 87 minutes into the match, Salmiyah Power's goalkeeper Boncho Vlúchkov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kacper Koperski in the 88th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Salmiyah Power's Arsenio Claus in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Salmiyah Power's Boncho Vlúchkov got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lakhdar Guendouz in the 95th minute of play. When the match clock showed 96 minutes, the score became 3-2 when Lakhdar Guendouz sped through Ecuador's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Julio Vera. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Salmiyah Power had won after a very even match.