Challenge

Tierra de Campeones
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Zorita got the match started through his kick off. Yao Jun Yang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luis Andino in the 5th minute of play. 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 8th minute. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Yao Jun Yang in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestor Harkaitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ildefonso Iraunkor 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. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yao Jun Yang having to interfere. When the match clock showed 14 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Ildefonso Iraunkor sped through Ecuador's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Julio Vera. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Constancio in the 17th minute of play. Felix Montenegro was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. When 【E ➣VERON 11's Ildefonso Iraunkor in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Ecuador booed when 【E ➣VERON 11 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cecilio Isadore didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 27th minute, Daniel Zorita got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Yao Jun Yang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Agustín Saelices's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yao Jun Yang read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Yao Jun Yang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 39th minute. In the 43rd minute, Nestor Harkaitz got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yao Jun Yang having to interfere. Cristian Sancho might have been able to make a better finish in the 46th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Yao Jun Yang. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristian Sancho ran back to his position shaking his head. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ildefonso Iraunkor made a kick off. Ildefonso Iraunkor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. 【E ➣VERON 11 made a substitution. Cornel Ghiurutan replaced Nestor Harkaitz. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ildefonso Iraunkor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 65 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Yao Jun Yang managed to make a qualified save. 【E ➣VERON 11's players were relieved. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ildefonso Iraunkor in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ildefonso Iraunkor in the 74th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 75th minute of the match Cornel Ghiurutan shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Felix Montes hit a great ball. Felix Montenegro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Yao Jun Yang having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, János Pálosi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and János Pálosi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 【E ➣VERON 11's Yao Jun Yang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 92nd minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ildefonso Iraunkor in the 94th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. 【E ➣VERON 11 had won after a very even match.