Challenge

Martin Palermo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Miguel Transito started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 6thth minute of the game Cristian Sancho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Santa Maradona's Jonathan Errapel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 7 in the game by Miguel Transito from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 8th minute of play. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after Santa Maradona's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 12th minute after Santa Maradona's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 20th minute, Laureano Sustrai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 21st minute of play forced Santa Maradona's goalkeeper Jonathan Errapel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Errapel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 23rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 28th minute of play forced Santa Maradona's goalkeeper Jonathan Errapel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 29th minute after Santa Maradona's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. After a rather tough play, Santa Maradona's Haroldo Martxot got a free kick in the 30th minute. Jonathan Errapel 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 31st minute. 32 minutes into the match, Santa Maradona's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Jonathan Errapel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Errapel saved Santa Maradona from getting behind. When Primitivo Andino fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ecuador's protests and gave Primitivo Andino a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Primitivo Andino got a free kick in the 44th minute. Rodolfo Cordeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere.

Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cecilio Beltxe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Santa Maradona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corneliu Văcăroiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 55 minutes, Agustín Saelices managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Agustín Saelices was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Miguel Transito managed to get in a good position for a shot. Santa Maradona's supporters rose to their feet, but Miguel Transito was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodolfo Cordeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 71 in the game by Cristian Sancho from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Errapel managed to make a qualified save. Santa Maradona's players were relieved. In the 73rd minute, Cristian Sancho reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jonathan Errapel. The goal made the score 0-3. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cecilio Beltxe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Rodolfo Cordeiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Rodolfo Cordeiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Zoritas short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Jonathan Errapel to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 94 minutes into the match, Santa Maradona's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Jonathan Errapel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 95th minute, Daniel Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ecuador played a much better game than Santa Maradona and deserved their victory. The Santa Maradona players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.