Challenge

Eduardo Galeano
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Antonio Arias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 3rd minute, Conrado Abalos sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Ecuador's Julio Vera didn't even have to move. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 10th minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Camilo Isauro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Isauro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Agustín Saelices sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to los nadies getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Amado Inautzi hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 29th minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Camilo Isauro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Juan Laffitte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Siro Olivar in the 41st minute of the match. Ecuador made a substitution. Max Alvarado replaced Juan Sebastián Puig. After 44 played minutes los nadies got a freekick which was hit by Amado Inautzi. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Simone Ritieni was the one to do the kick off. los nadies's Camilo Isauro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save los nadies from getting a goal against them. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 53rd minute. When los nadies's Simone Ritieni in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Cristian Sancho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Camilo Isauro was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. 65 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Siro Olivar came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Agustín Saelices received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Camilo Isauro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to los nadies getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Cortez Gamba hit a great ball. los nadies's Camilo Isauro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Max Alvarado in the 73rd minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Camilo Isauro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by los nadies's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Camilo Isauro made a huge save. Simone Ritieni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Agustín Saelices hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luis Andino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Camilo Isauro having to interfere. Camilo Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armand Spailer kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Camilo Isauro made a huge save. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Simone Ritieni in the 96th minute of play. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. los nadies were victorious despite being under pressure from Ecuador for much of the match.