Challenge

Teatrul Viselor
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 6th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Walter Zenga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute, Alex Vrânceanu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Walter Zenga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 9th minute of the match. After 10 played minutes Scorpions -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Fabian Mihuț. Walter Zenga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Walter Zenga having to interfere. Walter Zenga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 18th minute of play. After 18 played minutes Scorpions -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Dorinel Munteanu. The supporters of Scorpions -MM- booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Walter Zenga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Zorita in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Walter Zenga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Costel Ţintă in the 27th minute. 29 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Walter Zenga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Walter Zenga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Costel Ţintă in the 31st 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. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Walter Zenga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Montenegro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Walter Zenga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Walter Zenga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Costel Ţintă in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

After 50 minutes, Tony Dobos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Scorpions -MM- and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 50th minute, Tony Dobos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Scorpions -MM- getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Dorinel Munteanu hit a great ball. If Luis Andino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Walter Zenga in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Scorpions -MM- made a substitution. Octav Vătăşel replaced Dan Tinu. Luca Păun kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Ţintă in the 79th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Walter Zenga didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cristian Sancho went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. After a rather tough play, Scorpions -MM-'s Cornel Giuverdea got a free kick in the 85th minute. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Walter Zenga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Scorpions -MM-'s Walter Zenga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 88th minute of play. When Costel Ţintă fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Scorpions -MM-'s protests and gave Costel Ţintă a yellow card for diving instead. Costel Ţintă kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octav Vătăşel in the 95th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octav Vătăşel in the 95th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.