Challenge

Ariel Paolorossi
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's Aniceto Campello 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. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aniceto Campello in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute, one of Ecuador:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Ecuador. Julio Vera had in the 6thth minute some difficulties stopping John Ryberg's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aniceto Campello's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Julio Vera had great luck who in the 21stth minute grab hold of the ball when Aniceto Campello from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aniceto Campello in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 24thth minute of the game Aniceto Campello 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. Benjamin Valentine made a great header on Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's corner, it was just that Ecuador's Julio Vera managed to reach the ball for a save. Erhan İren 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 27th minute. Erhan İren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 31st minute of the match. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from John Ryberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aniceto Campello in the 36th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aniceto Campello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the game, Aniceto Campello lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Julio Vera. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Zorita was the one to do the kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Esteban Loi came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Aniceto Campello's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. Erhan İren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 74th minute. 75 minutes into the match, Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's goalkeeper Erhan İren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Daniel Zoritas short, quick shot in the 77thth minute got Erhan İren to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Aniceto Campello managed to get in a good position for a shot. Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's supporters rose to their feet, but Aniceto Campello 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. Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's Gabriel Pacifico was substituted for Raul Rito. Teɱperłey Cɨŧy's Gerardo Osorio was substituted for John Ryberg. Teɱperłey Cɨŧy made a substitution. Elias Cristofol replaced Aniceto Campello. Erhan İren 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 86th minute. 86 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Erhan İren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elias Cristofol in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 93rd 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. After 94 minutes Ecuador's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gunnar Hake who took care of the corner kick. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Elias Cristofol kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Julio Vera. The Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Julio Vera should have stopped the shot.