Challenge

Poppy Stad
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Poppy FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sertel Adıvar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of play. In the 7th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sertel Adıvar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 13th minute, Daniel Zorita made a precise shot to the right of Sertel Adıvar. Poppy FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Sertel Adıvar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Sertel Adıvar. Poppy FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Sancho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After 21 played minutes Poppy FC got a freekick which was hit by Damian Brack. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luis Andino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sertel Adıvar having to interfere. Sertel Adıvar 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 26th minute. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Poppy FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sertel Adıvar having to interfere. Patrik Flinck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Poppy FC's goalkeeper Sertel Adıvar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Poppy FC fans' excitement grew in the 35th match minute when Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The audience thought a goal was coming when Patrik Flinck got free with Julio Vera in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Poppy FC's Sertel Adıvar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 45th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

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. When Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 54 played minutes Poppy FC got a freekick which was hit by Patrik Flinck. Luis Andino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Sertel Adıvar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 57th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sertel Adıvar quite easily take care of the ball. Daniel Zoritas short, quick shot in the 62ndth minute got Sertel Adıvar to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th 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. Sertel Adıvar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Poppy FC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sertel Adıvar came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Poppy FC's Sertel Adıvar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 70th minute of play. Sertel Adıvar didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Daniel Zorita went, in the 70th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. İlhami İzci kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After having played for 74 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Steevy Cheret's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qu Ling Lin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Poppy FC's Sertel Adıvar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Poppy FC from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Qu Ling Lin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Sertel Adıvar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Sertel Adıvar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. When Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.