Challenge

Arena Montalcino
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Daniel Zorita started the match with the kick off. Valdomiro Ferraz 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 4th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Valdomiro Ferraz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Espiridion in the 10th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Almir Valadares 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. 19 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Montalcino SE's Valdomiro Ferraz. Valdomiro Ferraz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Almir Valadares tried to sneak it across the goal line. Nicolas Espiridion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 31 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Almir Valadares. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. 44 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Almir Valadares. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nicolas Espiridion to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Montalcino SE's Almir Valadares nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. A hard shot 59 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Valdomiro Ferraz managed to make a qualified save. Montalcino SE's players were relieved. In the 60th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustín Saelices to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Almir Valadares in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. If Luis Andino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice moves Daniel Zorita could shoot a difficult shot in the 70th minute, which Valdomiro Ferraz however easily saved by the left post. Nicolas Espiridion struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Montalcino SE. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a free kick in the 80th minute. Nicolas Espiridion fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Válter Cearense charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Válter Cearense the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Válter Cearense kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Valdomiro Ferraz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.