Challenge

Colosseum Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th match minute, UÅ Mästerbotten was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karl-Oskar Månsson to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when George Lindberg sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when George Lindberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when George Lindberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Xabier, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Karl-Magnus Ekrot narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ecuador's Agustín Saelices got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luis Andino kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Jesper Wallin kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by George Lindberg. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eulalio Xabier in the 28th 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. In the 28th minute, Daniel Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Karl-Magnus Ekrot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 31st minute of the match. 35 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Agustín Saelices sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Karl-Magnus Ekrot narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Karl-Magnus Ekrot 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 37th minute. Karl-Magnus Ekrot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 38th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 40 minutes, Julio Vera successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Luis Andino kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eulalio Xabier in the 53rd minute of the match. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eulalio Xabier in the 54th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eulalio Xabier in the 60th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Agustín Saelices hit a great ball. When UÅ Mästerbotten's Eulalio Xabier in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Ecuador booed when UÅ Mästerbotten was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robin Helström didn't get a good kick on the ball. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 73rd minute, but Karl-Magnus Ekrot got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving UÅ Mästerbotten hanging dry this time. Robin Helström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leif Martinsson in the 80th minute of play. Eulalio Xabier took the ball and in the 91 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 1-0. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 96th minute of the game. One of Ecuador:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of UÅ Mästerbotten:s goal. Ecuador's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because UÅ Mästerbotten had won, even though Ecuador had held more of the ball.