Challenge

CHAMPIONS STADIUM
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Waldemar Gierlach got the match started through his kick off. Broderick Ceney showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. The corner ended in Felix Montenegro almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Champions Iasi's Broderick Ceney did a great save. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Waldemar Gierlach's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. The Champions Iasi fans' excitement grew in the 11th match minute when Champions Iasi's Waldemar Gierlach looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Waldemar Gierlach in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Pontus Fagrell hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. When the match clock showed 20 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Waldemar Gierlach sped through Ecuador's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Julio Vera. In the 24th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. A well-hit corner resulted in Daniel Zorita heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 29th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Broderick Ceney saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Champions Iasi's Waldemar Gierlach in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Agustín Saelices hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. A collision led to Champions Iasi getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Pontus Fagrell hit a great ball. A hard shot 38 in the game by Waldemar Gierlach from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. In the 39th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Broderick Ceney saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Montes kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waldemar Gierlach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Zorita was the one to do the kick off. If Bérenger Pilet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 50th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Champions Iasi's Broderick Ceney proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Champions Iasi from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Champions Iasi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessandro Sarmento didn't get a good kick on the ball. Champions Iasi's Broderick Ceney proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Champions Iasi from getting a goal against them. Broderick Ceney was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Daniel Zorita showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 59 minute of play. 63 minutes into the game, Juan Sebastián Puig 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 Champions Iasi the free kick. In the 65th minute, Bérenger Pilet made a precise shot to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stefan Pieters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Waldemar Gierlach's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. In the 74th minute, Daniel Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Champions Iasi getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Alessandro Sarmento hit a great ball. In the 82nd minute of the match Daniel Zorita shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Broderick Ceney showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Broderick Ceney was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cristian Sancho showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-3 in the 85 minute of play. After 91 minutes, Pontus Fagrell mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Champions Iasi and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 91st match minute, Champions Iasi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pontus Fagrell to maneuver through the defense.