Challenge

Rey de Copas
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Colas Valdueza took the kick off in the first half of the match. 7 minutes into the match, C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's goal looked a bit too open when Agustín Saelices came free, but Benedicto Ireno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Colas Valdueza's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. After 8 minutes, Colas Valdueza made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Ecuador's Julio Vera tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Colas Valdueza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benedicto Ireno having to interfere. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 17 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Colas Valdueza came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th minute, Igor Montes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rdth minute of the game Daniel Zorita who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's Benedicto Ireno was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 26th minute of play forced C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's goalkeeper Benedicto Ireno to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benedicto Ireno made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's Benedicto Ireno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 31st minute of play. In the 35th minute, Daniel Zorita ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Benedicto Ireno was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Márk Stephen in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some careless play in the C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ defense, Cristian Sancho kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Benedicto Ireno. The C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Benedicto Ireno should have stopped the shot. Benedicto Ireno 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 crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Benedicto Ireno tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Márk Stephen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ's Yin Wei Yi was substituted for Márk Stephen. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teodosio Montes in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albino Baladi in the 60th minute of play. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After 66 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Arias. Benedicto Ireno made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 72nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th 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. Benedicto Ireno breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Benedicto Ireno didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Benedicto Ireno made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. The C.A.Ituzaingo Ψ fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.