Challenge

Eduardo Galeano
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Amadeo Martxel made the kick off which started today's match. Simone Ritieni recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Ecuador booed when los nadies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Justo Cidro didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amadeo Martxel in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 19th minute Luis Andino 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. los nadies's Camilo Isauro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 20th minute of play. When Ecuador's Luis Andino in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye los nadies's goalie prevented a goal. Camilo Isauro 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 34th minute. 35 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Camilo Isauro saved los nadies from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Zorita in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Camilo Isauro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Armand Spailer hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Simone Ritieni struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for los nadies. Luis Andino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

56 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Camilo Isauro. Cristian Sancho showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amadeo Martxel, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeo Martxel in the 59th minute of play. When Antonio Arias fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ecuador's protests and gave Antonio Arias a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Antonio Arias hit a great ball. Agustín Saelices sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. los nadies's Camilo Isauro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save los nadies from getting a goal against them. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Camilo Isauro came out and tried to block the shot, but Daniel Zorita slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 65th minute. 74 minutes into the match, Simone Ritieni notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Ecuador's Julio Vera. Julio Vera was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amadeo Martxel, 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 Amado Inautzi in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 84th minute los nadies were awarded a corner. Justo Cidro went to the cornerflag to take it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amadeo Martxel in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. After a rather tough play, los nadies's Armand Spailer got a free kick in the 94th minute. Daniel Zorita took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 95th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Camilo Isauro. los nadies's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The los nadies players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.