Challenge

San Siro
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Milan's goalkeeper Qiao Si Chao, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Qiao Si Chao read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Daniel Zorita scored 0-1 in the 11th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Qiao Si Chao, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 16 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Irjat Çeka. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 17th minute of play forced AC Milan's goalkeeper Qiao Si Chao to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. AC Milan's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Qiao Si Chao quite easily take care of the ball. In the 20th minute Petro Shenaj shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Qiao Si Chao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Petro Shenaj could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Milan's goalkeeper Qiao Si Chao, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Petro Shenaj who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 32ndth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Irjat Çeka, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Petro Shenaj who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 39thth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The supporters of Ecuador booed when AC Milan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bhadrasva Nigam didn't get a good kick on the ball. The AC Milan players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ecuador were winning 0-1.

Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petro Shenaj in the 57th minute of play. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Qiao Si Chao made a huge save. In the 69th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. AC Milan's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Luis Andino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Luis Andino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Qiao Si Chao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Qiao Si Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When AC Milan's Petro Shenaj in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. AC Milan were awarded a corner in the 79th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lavdi Eminaj took the corner. The corner ended in Lavdi Eminaj almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ecuador's Julio Vera did a great save. Bhadrasva Nigam charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bhadrasva Nigam the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 80th minute, Bhadrasva Nigam hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 83 minutes into the game, AC Milan's Irjat Çeka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Qiao Si Chao showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Andino, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. After 94 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Sancho. After 95 played minutes, AC Milan's Lavdi Eminaj shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Julio Vera came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in AC Milan reached it. When the referee blew the final whistle, AC Milan could leave the field as winners, despite Ecuador having more of the ball for most of the match.