Challenge

Λrena 51
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustín Saelices in the 3rd minute of play forced Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 3rd minute, Agustín Saelices ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Theo Machado was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 5th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustín Saelices to maneuver through the defense. Anderson Zonta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Theo Machado having to interfere. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Emil Berntzen sent off a good shot on target. When Agustín Saelices came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Ecuador fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Agustín Saelices couldn't finish the play. Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 38th minute of play. After 39 minutes Λstral Villains FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Luis Andino almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado did a great save. After 42 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Juan Sebastián Puig. 43 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emil Berntzen to strike the kick off in the second half. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emil Berntzen in the 50th minute of play. In the 53rd minute, Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Julio Vera was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. 59 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedro Cavalcante during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 60th minute, Pedro Cavalcante hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Amancio Fitriansyah fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Λstral Villains FC's protests and gave Amancio Fitriansyah a yellow card for diving instead. Amancio Fitriansyah hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Daniel Zorita took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Theo Machado. Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Jefferson de Amaral kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Λstral Villains FC made a substitution. Stian Alvær replaced Peder Solevåg. Λstral Villains FC made a substitution. Lars Holand replaced Emil Berntzen. After a rather tough play, Λstral Villains FC's Jefferson de Amaral got a free kick in the 67th minute. If Pedro Cavalcante had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars Holand, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute, Luis Andino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Pedro Cavalcante hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Ecuador's Daniel Zorita slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Theo Machado. That made the score 1-2 after 89 minutes of play. The supporters of Λstral Villains FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Primitivo Andino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lars Holand took the ball and in the 96 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julio Vera. Julio Vera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. Despite being the better team, Ecuador failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.