Estádio Muqui
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Matheus Brodel scored to the left of an out of position Julio Vera, making the score, 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, Muqui FC's goal looked a bit too open when Agustín Saelices came free, but Best Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With his leg Julio Vera managed to avoid a goal in the 10thth minute, when Muqui FC's Matheus Brodel fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matheus Brodel got free with Julio Vera in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Best Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 15th minute of the match. Muqui FC's Best Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Daniel Zorita left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Best Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 24th minute of play. After 25 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Sancho. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 27th minute of play forced Muqui FC's goalkeeper Best Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 29th minute of play forced Muqui FC's goalkeeper Best Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Best Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabi Orange in the 34th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabi Orange in the 34th minute of the match. Muqui FC were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mauro Eate took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Ecuador's goalie and right to Matheus Brodel. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Ecuador's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Matheus Brodel in the 37th minute. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matheus Brodel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th minute, Júnior Bolt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, Muqui FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Best Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita, 43 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. In the 46th minute, Gabi Orange hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 47 played minutes Muqui FC got a freekick which was hit by Júnior Bolt. In the 49th minute, Cristian Sancho left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. After the first half Ecuador were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their 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. Best Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Best Taffarel made a huge save. 66 minutes into the game, Espen Hollner was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Muqui FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After a rather tough play, Muqui FC's Espen Hollner got a free kick in the 66th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luiz Fernando de Azevedo during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 81st match minute, Muqui FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Murilo Eger to maneuver through the defense. Muqui FC made a substitution. Túlio Velasco replaced Murilo Eger. Gabi Orange sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 90 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. In the 95th minute, Mauro Eate left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Muqui FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Despite being the better team, Ecuador failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.
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