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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nathan Murray kicked off to start the match. Angel Mena recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 11 minutes into the match, Northern Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Angel Mena came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Northern Ireland getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Jim Mannell hit a great ball. 17 minutes into the match, Northern Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Flavio Cifuentes came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ray Folwill made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angel Mena in the 18th minute of play. Nathan Murray scored 1-1 in the 22nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Johnny Ibarra, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ray Folwill took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Mena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pat Lloret in the 29th minute of play forced Northern Ireland's goalkeeper Ray Folwill to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th minute, Joey England hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute, Flavio Cifuentes made a precise shot to the right of Ray Folwill. Northern Ireland's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nathan Murray in the 35th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Johnny Ibarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angel Mena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ray Folwill read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Ray Folwill showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urko Solbeida, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Northern Ireland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lloyd Mumford didn't get a good kick on the ball. 46 minutes into the match, Northern Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Flavio Cifuentes came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Northern Ireland getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Lloyd Mumford hit a great ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

56 minutes in the game Blair York did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Neil Woodman. After a rather tough play, Northern Ireland's Jim Mannell got a free kick in the 57th minute. Ecuador's Diego van Basten got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pat Lloret got free with Ray Folwill in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ray Folwill showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego van Basten, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Northern Ireland's Ian Prutton was substituted for Ronny Theobold. Ecuador made a substitution. Washington Piedrahita replaced Flavio Cifuentes. Graziani Costoya was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Joey England kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Mitch Pearson made in the 75th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Ian Prutton however managed to control. Ray Folwill made an important save on a dangerous shot by Diego van Basten in the 77th minute. Diego van Basten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ray Folwill read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Diego van Basten blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ray Folwill having to make a save. 90 minutes into the match, Northern Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Diego van Basten came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 92 minutes into the match, Northern Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Diego van Basten came free, but Ray Folwill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diego van Basten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ray Folwill took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego van Basten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 96th minute, Mitch Pearson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.