Challenge

Alejandro Perez
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. 5 minutes into the match, Volvimos mejores's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Samuel Asteri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Volvimos mejores's Samuel Asteri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 8th minute of play. Volvimos mejores's Samuel Asteri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 10th minute of play. Samuel Asteri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Asteri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Baraquiel Labarra's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Eurico Lima blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. In the 19th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Asteri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilberto Eleazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 24th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Asteri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luis Andino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 28th minute of play forced Volvimos mejores's goalkeeper Samuel Asteri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alejandro Avellaneda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Samuel Asteri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 33 minutes into the match, Gilberto Eleazar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gilberto Eleazar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Eloy Bonadona fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Volvimos mejores's protests and gave Eloy Bonadona a yellow card for diving instead. Eloy Bonadona kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Volvimos mejores were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Carlos Cordearo took the corner. After a rather tough play, Volvimos mejores's Alejandro Avellaneda got a free kick in the 46th minute. 47 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Samuel Asteri was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

In the 52nd minute of the match, Luis Andino tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Samuel Asteri saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Cristian Sanchos short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Samuel Asteri to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eurico Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Daniel Zorita in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Samuel Asteri, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 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 63rd minute. Ecuador's Luis Andino was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Samuel Asteri in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 65 minutes into the match, Volvimos mejores's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Samuel Asteri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Cristian Sancho was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 65th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Ecuador's Cristian Sancho slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Samuel Asteri. That made the score 1-3 after 69 minutes of play. Volvimos mejores made a substitution. Inocencio Valente replaced Gilberto Eleazar. A collision led to Volvimos mejores getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Alejandro Avellaneda hit a great ball. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 76th minute after Volvimos mejores's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Samuel Asteri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eurico Lima in the 83rd minute of play. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 91 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Samuel Asteri, 1-4. In the 95th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inocencio Valente in the 96th minute of play. 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.