Challenge

El Palacio Alijilán
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cyprian Sroki kicked off to start the match. When Alijilán returns's Cyprian Sroki in the 2nd minute got a chance for a shot 2nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Victor Erauso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 4th minute of the match. Adilson Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cyprian Sroki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute, Adilson Rocha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cyprian Sroki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute of the match Alijilán returns got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cipriano Tavio ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Alijilán returns's corner Cipriano Tavio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Julio Vera quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 19th minute of play forced Alijilán returns's goalkeeper Victor Erauso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Victor Erauso. Alijilán returns's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Sancho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Co Bayo in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Co Bayo in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Agustín Saelices hit a great ball. Felix Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aytuğ Aral struck a weak shot in the 39th 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 Alijilán returns. In the 42nd minute, Daniel Zorita made a precise shot to the right of Victor Erauso. Alijilán returns's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cyprian Sroki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 56 minutes, Victor Erauso successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Antonio Arias hit a great ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cipriano Tavio in the 61st minute of play. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cyprian Sroki, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. A nice corner shot did that Cipriano Tavio got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Julio Vera quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Adilson Rocha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 75th minute Aytuğ Aral shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cyprian Sroki in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 80th minute Cyprian Sroki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 80th minute Cyprian Sroki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Cristian Sancho hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cyprian Sroki in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. The supporters of Alijilán returns booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cyprian Sroki, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. With a little luck, Alijilán returns's Victor Erauso got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adilson Rocha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Ecuador players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.