Challenge

3ª República
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) A hard shot 3 in the game by Gabriel-Omar Bati from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Gabriel-Omar Bati tried to sneak it across the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Christopher Langford. Couto Mixto F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Sancho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 18 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gabriel-Omar Bati. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Christopher Langford tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Couto Mixto F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Gabriel-Omar Bati took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julio Vera. Julio Vera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel-Omar Bati in the 36th 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. Arthur Blain kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Christopher Langford took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gabriel-Omar Bati got free with Julio Vera in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 45 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel-Omar Bati came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Couto Mixto F.C.'s Christopher Langford played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 48th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Couto Mixto F.C.'s Christopher Langford played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 53rd minute of play. 58 minutes into the game, Gabriel-Omar Bati cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Julio Vera was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Roi Ibanez hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. After 65 played minutes Couto Mixto F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Natalio Telo. Christopher Langford made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Christopher Langford in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 71st minute, one of Ecuador:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Ecuador. Couto Mixto F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 75th minute, when Cristian Sancho scored to the left of an out of position Christopher Langford, making the score, 3-2. In the 83rd minute, Primitivo Andino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 86th minute, Arthur Blain hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Christopher Langford in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel-Omar Bati in the 92nd minute of play. The supporters of Couto Mixto F.C. booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Arias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Llorian Blazquez struck a weak shot in the 98th 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 Couto Mixto F.C.. When the referee blew the final whistle, Couto Mixto F.C. could leave the field as winners, despite Ecuador having more of the ball for most of the match.