Challenge

Britannia Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Simon Martinsson got the match started through his kick off. Primitivo Andino got a throw-in 2 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Daniel Zorita. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stoke FF's goalie prevented a goal. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after Stoke FF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. 10 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelinho Motta. 12 minutes into the match, Stoke FF's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Niclas Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niclas Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Niclas Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Niclas Andersson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Marcelinho Motta sent off a good shot on target. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pontus Granlund was slow to take the kick. During this time Stoke FF's players had a chance to rest. Niclas Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcelinho Motta got free with Julio Vera in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. 29 minutes into the match, Stoke FF's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Niclas Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner ended in Daniel Zorita almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Stoke FF's Niclas Andersson did a great save. After a defensive mix-up in Stoke FF's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niclas Andersson came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 34th minute of play forced Stoke FF's goalkeeper Niclas Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. Niclas Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ove Fredriksson hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 43 minutes into the match, Stoke FF's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Niclas Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. Matthias Överman's late challenge caught a Ecuador's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Matthias Överman helped the player get up and apologised. In the 50th match minute, Stoke FF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthias Överman to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Niclas Andersson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcelinho Motta charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelinho Motta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Marcelinho Motta kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ove Fredriksson hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Luis Andino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Niclas Andersson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bozkurt Orkun kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Niclas Andersson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 70th minute. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ralf Hultstrand, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 74th minute, Marcelinho Motta left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Stoke FF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Stoke FF's Battal Seyyit Şehzade was substituted for Ralf Hultstrand. In the 78th minute, Matthias Överman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 85th minute, Marcelinho Motta 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. Cristian Sancho who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 87thth minute tested the skills of Niclas Andersson when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Julio Vera came out of the goal in the 90th minute to try and stop a shot by Stoke FF's Marcelinho Motta. But to his dismay, Marcelinho Motta quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. If Simon Martinsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Stoke FF had won after a very even match.