Challenge

Estádio 5
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Maximo Mikolas took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximo Mikolas in the 3rd minute of play. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. António Pimenta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. In the 9th minute, Portucale H5's Maximo Mikolas ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Julio Vera. Julio Vera yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. António Pimenta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maximo Mikolas in the 15th 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 Daniel Zorita in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg António Pimenta saved Portucale H5 from getting behind. Ecuador's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Maximo Mikolas 17 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Maximo Mikolas's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Maximo Mikolas in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 43rd minute, Camilo Gisbert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, Cristian Sancho left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Portucale H5's Amdi Hjortboe was substituted for Ivo Gusmão. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nuno Vale in the 53rd minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Mikolas 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 Maximo Mikolas in the 60th minute of play. António Pimenta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 61st minute. Portucale H5's Filipe Dias was substituted for Micael Borges. Maximo Mikolas took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julio Vera. Julio Vera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Maximo Mikolas in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximo Mikolas in the 69th minute of play. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Portucale H5 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 76 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustín Saelices got free with António Pimenta in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Agustín Saelices received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. António Pimenta came out and tried to block the shot, but Agustín Saelices slotted it home off the left post making it 4-2 in the 82nd minute. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximo Mikolas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Portucale H5's Maximo Mikolas in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximo Mikolas, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. After 93 minutes, Agustín Saelices mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ecuador and the Portucale H5 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 93rd minute, Agustín Saelices hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Estevão Antas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.