Challenge

M. Cozetti
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pablo Paredes got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Los simuladores FC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Máté Kozák came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Los simuladores FC's Máté Kozák played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 4th minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Traian Prelipceanu in the 8th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Los simuladores FC's Arnulfo Tebaldo got a free kick in the 8th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Máté Kozák prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Máté Kozák took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo Paredes's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 24thth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 24 minutes into the game, Pablo Paredes lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Julio Vera. Máté Kozák showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 27th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Máté Kozák made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After having played for 30 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Los simuladores FC's Pablo Paredes was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Máté Kozák showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 37th minute of the match. Máté Kozák showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 38th minute of the match. Máté Kozák showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 39th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. Máté Kozák made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 52nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 59th minute of play forced Los simuladores FC's goalkeeper Máté Kozák to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Máté Kozák narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Los simuladores FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hipolito Fernendo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the match, Los simuladores FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Máté Kozák reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnulfo Tebaldo charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arnulfo Tebaldo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Los simuladores FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Arnulfo Tebaldo hit a great ball. Los simuladores FC's Máté Kozák proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save Los simuladores FC from getting a goal against them. Ecuador's Agustín Saelices was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Máté Kozák in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Máté Kozák breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 88 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Samuel Ceandro hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 91st match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Sancho to maneuver through the defense. Pablo Paredes hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Los simuladores FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ecuador had controlled the match.