Challenge

San Bartolo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eduardo Beliran started the match with the kick off. Orla Haxmark showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 5th minute of the match. In the 6th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Arribeños Sur'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. The corner led Ecuador's Daniel Zorita to fire away a dangerous shot which Orla Haxmark despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Arribeños Sur's Orla Haxmark played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 12th minute of play. In the 13th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orla Haxmark saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The long shot by Domingo Formerio in the 19th minute really tested Julio Vera's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Arribeños Sur booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agustín Saelices didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eduardo Beliran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Orla Haxmark didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. 31 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Orla Haxmark was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teobaldo Panpili, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orla Haxmark took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eduardo Beliran got free with Julio Vera in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eduardo Beliran got free with Julio Vera in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Domingo Formerio fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arribeños Sur's protests and gave Domingo Formerio a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Arribeños Sur getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Domingo Formerio hit a great ball. 48 minutes into the match, Arribeños Sur's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Orla Haxmark reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 49th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Arribeños Sur'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. The corner ended in Daniel Zorita almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Arribeños Sur's Orla Haxmark did a great save. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. 59 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Beliran came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Luis Andino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Luis Andino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Orla Haxmark breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The corner ended in Daniel Zorita almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Arribeños Sur's Orla Haxmark did a great save. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Orla Haxmark didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. 70 minutes into the game, Eduardo Beliran was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arribeños Sur's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After 71 played minutes Arribeños Sur got a freekick which was hit by Eduardo Beliran. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Orla Haxmark in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teobaldo Panpili in the 75th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Arribeños Sur's goalkeeper Orla Haxmark had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. In the 81stth minute of the game Eduardo Beliran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Daniel Zorita's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 82ndth minute, Orla Haxmark skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Sancho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Orla Haxmark breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Orla Haxmark tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Arribeños Sur getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Eduardo Beliran hit a great ball. In the 94th match minute, Arribeños Sur was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Simon Lazcano to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Orla Haxmark didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Ecuador's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.