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BLAZER STADIUM
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pete Kitching in the 3rd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 4th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 马益银 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FK BLAZER's 马益银 played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 8th minute of play. Agustín Saelices fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 马益银 having to interfere. In the 13thth minute of the game Pete Kitching 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. Pete Kitching recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 18 minutes FK BLAZER's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. FK BLAZER's 马益银 played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 22nd minute of play. 23 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. 马益银 made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 28th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for FK BLAZER. In the 35th minute, Philip Llewellyn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in FK BLAZER's zone, Felix Montenegro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 马益银 came out of the goal and Felix Montenegro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. During the 39th minute of the match Philip Llewellyn completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Philip Llewellyn a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. 马益银 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felix Montenegro in the 41st minute of play. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. 马益银 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 48 minutes, Graeme Granville mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FK BLAZER and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 48 played minutes FK BLAZER got a freekick which was hit by Graeme Granville. After the first half Ecuador were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ola Wallengren made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Des Wildman in the 52nd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Des Wildman during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th match minute, FK BLAZER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Des Wildman to maneuver through the defense. In the 60th minute, Matty Waller hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Agustín Saelices could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but 马益银 made a huge save. After a rather tough play, FK BLAZER's Matty Waller got a free kick in the 66th minute. After a defensive mix-up in FK BLAZER's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 马益银 came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 71st minute, Pete Kitching hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 72nd minute, Daniel Zorita 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. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 马益银 having to interfere. In the 81st minute Ola Wallengren 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. Olly Butterfield sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Daniel Zoritas short, quick shot in the 87thth minute got 马益银 to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, FK BLAZER's Ola Wallengren got a free kick in the 91st minute. Ecuador's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.