Challenge

Arena Cadu
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Daniel Zorita made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 5th minute, Válbson Paiva got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 14th minute of play forced Cadu Team's goalkeeper Gelu Lepuș to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gelu Lepuș 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 16th minute. Gelu Lepuș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 24th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Sancho in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gelu Lepuș saved Cadu Team from getting behind. Gelu Lepuș took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Cadu Team booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Primitivo Andino didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th match minute, Cadu Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Alcântara to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugo Alcântara, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 45th minute Cadu Team were awarded a corner. Válbson Paiva went to the cornerflag to take it. After 48 played minutes Cadu Team got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Alcântara. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hugo Alcântara was the one to do the kick off. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Válbson Paiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 54 minutes into the match, Cadu Team's goalkeeper Gelu Lepuș had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Felix Montenegro's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gelu Lepuș firmly grabbed it by the left post. Hugo Alcântara hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Hugo Alcântara hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gelu Lepuș came out and tried to block the shot, but Daniel Zorita slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 66th minute. Cadu Team's Teodoro Lago was substituted for Renato Barral. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Válbson Paiva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Válbson Paiva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 73rd minute of the match, Luis Andino tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Gelu Lepuș saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 74th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Cadu Team's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. 83 minutes into the match, Cadu Team's 郝榕弘 broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cadu Team's goalkeeper Gelu Lepuș, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gelu Lepuș made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target. Gelu Lepuș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 95th minute of the match. Mattias Downing might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mattias Downing ran back to his position shaking his head. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mattias Downing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match was over Ecuador could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Cadu Team throughout the match.