Challenge

Estádio da Elite
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Veiga in the 3rd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emílio Bandeira. 13 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Josué Pedroso. 17 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Olavo Pinto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olavo Pinto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. The corner led Ecuador's Luis Andino to fire away a dangerous shot which Olavo Pinto despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Cassandros Elite Team's Olavo Pinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 26th minute of play. 27 minutes into the game, Panit Varela was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cassandros Elite Team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After a rather tough play, Cassandros Elite Team's Panit Varela got a free kick in the 29th minute. Michal Bulkiewicz hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Olavo Pinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustín Saelices, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rolf Hamberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Josué Pedroso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Agustín Saelices hit a great ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 48 minutes into the game, when He Kun Bing put in a rough tackle. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. In the 55thth minute of the game Rolf Hamberg 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. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emílio Bandeira in the 56th minute of the match. In the 57thth minute of the game Rolf Hamberg 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. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emílio Bandeira kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Panit Varela kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After 69 minutes of play, Cassandros Elite Team's Rolf Hamberg made it 1-1 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! Michal Bulkiewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. With his leg Olavo Pinto managed to avoid a goal in the 78thth minute, when Ecuador's Cristian Sancho fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 83rd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Arias to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rolf Hamberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olavo Pinto made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. 90 minutes into the match, Cassandros Elite Team's goal looked a bit too open when Diego Mancebo came free, but Olavo Pinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Cassandros Elite Team to leave the ground with a draw.