Challenge

Swatar Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Patryk Siekierski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Sebastian Pârcălab stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Sebastian Pârcălab tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Swatar United FC's Patryk Siekierski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute of play. Swatar United FC's Patryk Siekierski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 12th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Patryk Siekierski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Cristian Sancho got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Pârcălab in the 20th minute of play. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sebastian Pârcălab in the 21st minute. Patryk Siekierski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 28th minute of the match. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Luis Andino hit a great ball. A nice corner shot did that Brian Blanco got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Julio Vera quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 43 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Patryk Siekierski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mario Salerno was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Patryk Siekierski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. After 54th play minutes Mario Salerno shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Julio Vera and just under the crossbar into goal. Patryk Siekierski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustín Saelices in the 59th minute of the match. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nick Testaferrata Moroni Viani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patryk Siekierski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. After having played for 70 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Amato Gauci, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 79th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Patryk Siekierski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 80th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Zorita in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Patryk Siekierski, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 90 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Patryk Siekierski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Luis Andino made in the 95th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Cristian Sancho however managed to control. The Ecuador players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Swatar United FC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.