Challenge

Metropolitano
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 2 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bambang Sagala narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bambang Sagala having to interfere. Julio Vera was a little too slow when Blagoy Gardakov got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 7th minute. The score was now 1-0. Estudiantes de Merida FC's Bambang Sagala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute of play. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Estudiantes de Merida 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. 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 15th minute of play forced Estudiantes de Merida FC's goalkeeper Bambang Sagala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes had been played when some careless play by Estudiantes de Merida 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. Bladimir Morales hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. A collision led to Estudiantes de Merida FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Moncho Arzube hit a great ball. In the 25th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bambang Sagala saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 27th minute, Afonso Naveda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Estudiantes de Merida FC's Bambang Sagala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 29th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 32nd minute of play forced Estudiantes de Merida FC's goalkeeper Bambang Sagala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelino Quinten in the 35th minute of play. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Marcelino Quinten sent off a good shot on target. 38 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bambang Sagala made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Through an outstanding action, after 42 minutes, Julio Vera successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 46th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bladimir Morales in the 47th minute of play. 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.

Bambang Sagala was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Felix Montenegro showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 56 minute of play. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Bambang Sagala made a huge save. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Bambang Sagala made a huge save. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 65th minute. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bambang Sagala having to interfere. Daniel Zorita's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 73rdth minute, Bambang Sagala skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 74 minutes Estudiantes de Merida FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Estudiantes de Merida FC's goalie and right to Felix Montes. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Estudiantes de Merida FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Bambang Sagala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 74th minute of play. In the 74th minute, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelino Quinten in the 79th minute of play. Afonso Naveda kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute, Luis Andino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bambang Sagala made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 90th minute. 93 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de Merida FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Bambang Sagala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador played a much better game than Estudiantes de Merida FC and deserved their victory. The Estudiantes de Merida FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.