Challenge

Britannia Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Daniel Zorita kicked off to start the match. Julio Vera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Marcelinho Motta showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 2 minute of play. 7 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 brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 8th minute of the match. In the 20th minute, Ecuador's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Marcelinho Motta fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 23rd minute, Felix Montenegro 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. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 29th minute of play forced Stoke FF's goalkeeper Niclas Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Niclas Andersson didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Ecuador's Felix Montenegro shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Stoke FF's Marcelinho Motta came free and shot a quick shot against goal 34 minutes in the game, fortunately Julio Vera had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Stoke FF's Niclas Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 36th minute of play. In the 41st minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Stoke FF's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. Luis Andino was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 46th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niclas Andersson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When Marcelinho Motta came up free with the goalie in the 51st minute, the Stoke FF fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Marcelinho Motta couldn't finish the play. Niclas Andersson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 52nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Sancho in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Niclas Andersson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Simon Martinsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felix Montes during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Felix Montes got a free kick in the 66th minute. The supporters of Stoke FF booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gisbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute of the match Pontus Granlund shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Niclas Andersson made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Stoke FF's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niclas Andersson 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. Stoke FF's Battal Seyyit Şehzade was substituted for Ralf Hultstrand. 79 minutes into the game, Camilo Gisbert 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 Stoke FF the free kick. Camilo Gisbert hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Simon Martinsson in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Marcelinho Motta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Niclas Andersson made a huge save. Battal Seyyit Şehzade hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Ecuador's Felix Montenegro shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 91st minute of play. The shot was stopped by Niclas Andersson but with some difficulty. Niclas Andersson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 93rd minute. The Stoke FF players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.