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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) When Cristian Sancho came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the Ecuador fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cristian Sancho couldn't finish the play. Onuralp Ergüden in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Felix Montes hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Ecuador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 8th minute, when Anibal Enekoitz scored to the left of an out of position Julio Vera, making the score, 1-0. Daniel Zorita blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ahmad Reza Asadi having to make a save. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Ahmad Reza Asadi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ahmad Reza Asadi having to interfere. In the 24th minute of the match Santos Campineiro got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jonathan Orlandus ran over to the corner to take the kick. Santos Campineiro's Jonathan Orlandus was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ahmad Reza Asadi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santos Campineiro's goalkeeper Ahmad Reza Asadi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ahmad Reza Asadi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 31st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 35th minute of play forced Santos Campineiro's goalkeeper Ahmad Reza Asadi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Santos Campineiro defense, Daniel Zorita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ahmad Reza Asadi. The Santos Campineiro fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ahmad Reza Asadi should have stopped the shot. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ahmad Reza Asadi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. In the 43rd minute, Anibal Enekoitz reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Julio Vera. The goal made the score 2-1. Ahmad Reza Asadi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 47th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Santos Campineiro's Sidney Albuquerque was substituted for Anibal Enekoitz. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Ahmad Reza Asadi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ahmad Reza Asadi 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 60th minute. A collision led to Santos Campineiro getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Sidnei Baptista hit a great ball. Ahmad Reza Asadi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ahmad Reza Asadi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edgar Pitta hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Ahmad Reza Asadi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Ahmad Reza Asadi made a huge save. In the 73rd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Montes to maneuver through the defense. 74 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Orlandus came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sidnei Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 80th minute of the match, Luis Andino tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ahmad Reza Asadi saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 85 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ahmad Reza Asadi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Santos Campineiro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sidney Albuquerque didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidnei Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Sidney Albuquerque stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Sidney Albuquerque tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Ecuador players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.