Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Alfa pl's Tytus Pozorski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd minute Dariusz Solibieda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Wasyl Haszczak fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alfa pl's protests and gave Wasyl Haszczak a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Alfa pl's Wasyl Haszczak got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Ecuador's Antonio Arias was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Bartlomiej Japola in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After having played for 7 minutes, Luis Andino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luis Andino 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 showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tytus Pozorski in the 11th minute of the match. Daniel Zorita in the 13thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bartlomiej Japola, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Bartlomiej Japola didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. 20 minutes into the match, Alfa pl's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Bartlomiej Japola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tytus Pozorski in the 26th minute of play. In the 28th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartlomiej Japola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartlomiej Japola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 35th minute of the match. In the 39th minute, Luis Andino left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 44th minute, Tanek Klocko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 45 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Arias. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Tymoteusz Petrasz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alfa pl's supporters rose to their feet, but Tymoteusz Petrasz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tytus Pozorski. When Alfa pl's Tytus Pozorski in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Bartlomiej Japola came out of the goal in the 59th 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 2-1. 63 minutes into the match, Alfa pl's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Bartlomiej Japola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tanek Klocko kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. If Tanek Klocko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bartlomiej Japola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Andino, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Tytus Pozorski who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 76thth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 86th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartlomiej Japola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alfa pl's Bartlomiej Japola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 88th minute of play. Ecuador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Dariusz Solibieda scored to the left of an out of position Julio Vera, making the score, 2-2. Alfa pl succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ecuador had controlled the match.