Challenge

Szajki Aréna
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Csongor Csorba took the kick off in the first half of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Csongor Csorba kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Julio Vera. That made the score 1-0 in the 4 minute of play. 14 minutes into the game, Zalán Kovács recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Julio Vera. Zalán Kovács showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. Csongor Csorba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 22 minutes into the match, Szajk LC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but András Horváth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Szajk LC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. András Horváth came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Szajk LC's Zénó Polgár got a free kick in the 34th minute. With his leg Julio Vera managed to avoid a goal in the 42ndth minute, when Szajk LC's Csongor Csorba fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Csongor Csorba stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Csongor Csorba tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. András Horváth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Zalán Kovács kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. András Horváth made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Csongor Csorba in the 63rd minute of the match. Szajk LC's Dávid Benkó was substituted for Zénó Polgár. Árpád Konkoly received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Szajk LC's András Horváth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Szajk LC from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonas Cesaro during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. András Horváth made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 76th minute. Tibor Bósa hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. A collision led to Szajk LC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Zsolt Nagy hit a great ball. Daniel Zorita came free with the goalkeeper in the 88th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and András Horváth could save by the left post. Csongor Csorba recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd 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 Szajk LC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Andino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Csongor Csorba struck a weak shot in the 95th 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 Szajk LC. The Szajk LC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.