Challenge

EL POLEAR STADIUM
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Zorita got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Macías saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abelardo Macías showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 5th minute of the match. Yasin Saleh could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. Yasin Saleh blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yasin Saleh, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 18th minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yasin Saleh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led Plaza Babys CF's Aļģis Engers to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Daniel Zorita took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Abelardo Macías. Abelardo Macías dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 27th minute, Yasin Saleh left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaza Babys CF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Abelardo Macías took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 32nd minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Ecuador's Agustín Saelices to fire away a dangerous shot which Abelardo Macías despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 38th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Macías saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th match minute, Plaza Babys CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roi Morales to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 43rd minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 43rd minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abelardo Macías showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 44th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aparicio Ladra was the one to do the kick off. Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 52nd minute of play. 54 minutes into the match, Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Abelardo Macías made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Agustín Saelices sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Yasin Saleh's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Camilo Gisbert hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Aparicio Ladra's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. Abelardo Macías made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 68th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yasin Saleh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Cristian Sancho kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Abelardo Macías. That made the score 1-2 in the 72 minute of play. Plaza Babys CF's Filippo Celli was substituted for Pietro Echavarri. Plaza Babys CF's Joseba Sacristán was substituted for Zahar Garzon. Plaza Babys CF's Bernardino Aguilo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Camilo Gisbert in the 77 minute of the game. Julio Vera came out of the goal in the 80th minute to try and stop a shot by Plaza Babys CF's Bo Kristiansson. But to his dismay, Bo Kristiansson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bo Kristiansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. With a little luck, Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 87th minute Aļģis Engers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Plaza Babys CF's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Aļģis Engers in the 88th minute. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Abelardo Macías made a huge save. A collision led to Plaza Babys CF getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Yasin Saleh hit a great ball. Bo Kristiansson struck a weak shot in the 93rd 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 Plaza Babys CF. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bo Kristiansson in the 95th 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. Ecuador were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Plaza Babys CF to leave the ground with a draw.