Challenge

Ciudad de Ballester
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 3rd minute of play forced Zuberbühler FC's goalkeeper Cipriano Elazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the game, Lucio Kemen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zuberbühler FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Lucio Kemen kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Natalio Bernal in the 17th 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. Zuberbühler FC's Cipriano Elazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, Zuberbühler FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Cipriano Elazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26th minute, Isidro Martxelin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita has a good shot, but didn't show it this time. The shot went over the crossbar in the 27th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 30th minute of play forced Zuberbühler FC's goalkeeper Cipriano Elazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Natalio Bernal who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 31stth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Natalio Bernal's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cipriano Elazar in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Natalio Bernal made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduardo Eleder in the 51st minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cipriano Elazar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gustavo Cordaryal kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Cipriano Elazar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 60th minute. In the 62nd minute, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Cipriano Elazar. Cipriano Elazar yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Cipriano Elazar came out and tried to block the shot, but Cristian Sancho slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 67th minute. Cipriano Elazar 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 71st minute. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. When Rolando Furtado came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Zuberbühler FC 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 Rolando Furtado couldn't finish the play. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Cipriano Elazar made a huge save. Gustavo Cordaryal kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Cipriano Elazar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 80th minute. In the 81st minute, Isidro Martxelin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Luis Andino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Luis Andino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cipriano Elazar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 84 minutes into the match, Zuberbühler FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Cipriano Elazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Zuberbühler FC's Cipriano Elazar got control of the ball when Cristian Sancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zuberbühler FC's Cipriano Elazar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Zuberbühler FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 88th minute of play forced Zuberbühler FC's goalkeeper Cipriano Elazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 89 minutes into the game, Agustín Saelices 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 Zuberbühler FC the free kick. The supporters of Zuberbühler FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agustín Saelices didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Zuberbühler FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eduardo Eleder didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Cipriano Elazar in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 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.