Challenge

Arena Leão Branco
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd match minute, Classe A Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Falcão Paraibano to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho got a free kick in the 7th minute. Sérgio Perez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Classe A Futebol Clube's Sebastian Vettel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Julio Vera. That made the score 1-0 after 16 minutes of play. Sérgio Perez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustín Saelices in the 21st minute of the match. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Vettel in the 31st minute of the match. After 35 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Felix Montes. In the 42nd minute, Antonio Arias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd minute Pierre Gasly 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. Pierre Gasly sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sérgio Perez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 46th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sebastian Vettel was the one to do the kick off. Daniel Ricciardo kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a free kick in the 57th minute. In the 58th minute Sebastian Vettel 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. Classe A Futebol Clube's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Pierre Gasly in the 59th minute. Sérgio Perez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Classe A Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Lewis Hamilton hit a great ball. Sebastian Vettel kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The supporters of Classe A Futebol Clube booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Andino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Vettel in the 69th minute of play. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Sérgio Perez made a huge save. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Ribas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 74 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Vettel came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Sérgio Perez in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 77th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Classe A Futebol Clube's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Classe A Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lewis Hamilton didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 79th minute of the match Daniel Zorita shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sérgio Perez showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Ricciardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Sérgio Perez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Vettel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 96 minutes into the game, Juan Sebastián Puig was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ecuador's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Classe A Futebol Clube the free kick. The supporters of Classe A Futebol Clube booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Classe A Futebol Clube were victorious despite being under pressure from Ecuador for much of the match.