El Pantalán
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Puerto de Sagunto CF's Richmond Van Glabeeke 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 3rd minute, Doroteo Astudillo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gong Yong Nan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of the match. In the 7th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gong Yong Nan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julio Vera had great luck who in the 9thth minute grab hold of the ball when Richmond Van Glabeeke from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. After having played for 10 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Puerto de Sagunto CF's Gong Yong Nan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco José Millán got free with Julio Vera in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gong Yong Nan 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 29th minute. Francisco José Millán sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juan Sebastián Puig hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 37th minute of play forced Puerto de Sagunto CF's goalkeeper Gong Yong Nan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richmond Van Glabeeke in the 39th minute of the match. Francisco José Millán'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 40th minute of play. Francisco José Millán's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 42ndth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.
The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. Francisco José Millán fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. The supporters of Puerto de Sagunto CF booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 56 played minutes, Puerto de Sagunto CF's Tommy Galle shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Julio Vera came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Puerto de Sagunto CF reached it. 57 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 Puerto de Sagunto CF the free kick. The supporters of Puerto de Sagunto CF booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richmond Van Glabeeke in the 59th minute of play. 62 minutes into the game, Puerto de Sagunto CF's Francisco José Millán nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco José Millán in the 66th minute of the match. In the 68thth minute of the game Richmond Van Glabeeke who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Richmond Van Glabeeke came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gong Yong Nan made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francisco José Millán in the 79th 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. 80 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Richmond Van Glabeeke came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richmond Van Glabeeke in the 82nd minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, Puerto de Sagunto CF's goalkeeper Gong Yong Nan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. In the 84th minute Francisco José Millán 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. The Puerto de Sagunto CF fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Puerto de Sagunto CF's Francisco José Millán looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 88 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Robin Ahlrot came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tommy Galle made a great header on Puerto de Sagunto CF's corner, it was just that Ecuador's Julio Vera managed to reach the ball for a save. Puerto de Sagunto CF's Gong Yong Nan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Puerto de Sagunto CF from getting a goal against them. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Puerto de Sagunto CF were victorious despite being under pressure from Ecuador for much of the match.
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