Challenge

Λrena 51
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jefferson de Amaral made the kick off which started today's match. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 2nd minute of the match. After 5 minutes of play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Theo Machado was left in no man's land by his defense there! Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jefferson de Amaral's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Theo Machado having to interfere. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 13th minute, Fello Serrano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristian Sancho scored 0-2 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Theo Machado, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 19th minute of play forced Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper Theo Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Λstral Villains FC's goalie prevented a goal. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by Λstral Villains FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. After 27 minutes of play, Λstral Villains FC's Jefferson de Amaral made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Julio Vera was left in no man's land by his defense there! Primitivo Andino's late challenge caught a Λstral Villains FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Primitivo Andino helped the player get up and apologised. Anderson Zonta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 38th match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zhang Yue Shi to maneuver through the defense. Jefferson de Amaral fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Jefferson de Amaral recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half Ecuador were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. After 66 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Juan Sebastián Puig. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emil Berntzen in the 67th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Lars Holand's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. A hard shot 72 in the game by Felix Montenegro from a close distance when the talented Theo Machado managed to make a qualified save. Λstral Villains FC's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Lars Holand's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. Theo Machado 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 80th minute. Theo Machado was a little too slow when Daniel Zorita got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 84th minute. The score was now 1-3. Primitivo Andino hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Λstral Villains FC's Theo Machado got control of the ball when Cristian Sancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lars Holand struck a weak shot in the 94th 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 Λstral Villains FC. 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.