Challenge

Revolution Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Youssef Malek blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Youssef Malek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Olavo Velloso. Revolución Joao FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 19th minute Agustín Saelices shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olavo Velloso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Olavo Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Agustín Saelices in the 19th minute of play. When Revolución Joao FC's Youssef Malek in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Olavo Velloso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 31st minute of the match. Olavo Velloso 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 34th minute. After having played for 35 minutes, Youssef Malek managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Revolución Joao FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Youssef Malek was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Youssef Malek in the 41st minute. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Youssef Malek, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniel Zorita to make the kick off. Cristian Sancho succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 53rd playminute. In the 56th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Montes to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Youssef Malek might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Youssef Malek ran back to his position shaking his head. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Youssef Malek in the 60th minute of play. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Youssef Malek scored 2-2 in the 67th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Julio Vera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Revolución Joao FC's Keith Richards was substituted for Udalaitz Anel. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leandro Bartoli in the 75th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Felix Montenegro in the 79th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Revolución Joao FC's Geronimo Abilio. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Olavo Velloso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Bartoli in the 83rd minute of the match. Cristian Sancho came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Olavo Velloso could save by the left post. 87 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Leandro Bartoli came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leandro Bartoli in the 90th minute of play. Daniel Zorita's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Olavo Velloso skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.