Challenge

Boara Pisani
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice moves Alexander De Lellis could shoot a difficult shot in the 10th minute, which Julio Vera however easily saved by the left post. 13 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Francesco Ferraro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Zorita in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francesco Ferraro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Daniel Zorita took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Francesco Ferraro. Francesco Ferraro 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. Francesco Ferraro came out of the goal in the 28th minute to try and stop a shot by Ecuador's Daniel Zorita. But to his dismay, Daniel Zorita quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silas Novaes, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Silas Novaes kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. In the 39th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francesco Ferraro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, ASD USAC's Dedé Pires sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 41 minutes Ecuador's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dedé Pires who took care of the corner kick. The ASD USAC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ecuador were winning 1-2.

Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francesco Ferraro having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Francesco Ferraro in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 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 57th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dedé Pires in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Francesco Ferraro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniel Zorita's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Francesco Ferraro firmly grabbed it by the left post. An unexpected shot in the 84th minute by Felix Montenegro got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Francesco Ferraro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 91 minutes into the game, Felix Montenegro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Francesco Ferraro. Felix Montenegro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Daniel Zorita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.