Challenge

Stadio Montesacro
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Talenti Roma Calcio's Jeremias Mark 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. After having played for 5 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. In the 6th minute Jeremias Mark shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christophe Rau showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Christophe Rau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustín Saelices, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christophe Rau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christophe Rau made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 16th minute of play. Daniel Zorita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeremias Mark in the 22nd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Talenti Roma Calcio's Christophe Rau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 25th minute of play. A collision led to Talenti Roma Calcio getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Mikkel Angelo hit a great ball. Jeremias Mark in the 37thth 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. A hard shot 37 in the game by Jeremias Mark from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Daniel Zorita's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Christophe Rau was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. After 44 played minutes Talenti Roma Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Buğrahan Vecih. In the 45th minute, Luis Andino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 52nd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christophe Rau saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Talenti Roma Calcio's Christophe Rau proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Talenti Roma Calcio from getting a goal against them. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Buğrahan Vecih took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julio Vera. Julio Vera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. 72 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Jeremias Mark came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 83rd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christophe Rau saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christophe Rau showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 87th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christophe Rau having to interfere. Talenti Roma Calcio made a substitution. Fabiano Palmucci replaced Buğrahan Vecih. Christophe Rau showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 91st minute of the match. 96 minutes into the game, Donato Di Sipio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Talenti Roma Calcio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. In the 98th minute there was a penalty for Ecuador. Daniel Zorita stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Christophe Rau. 1-1. Talenti Roma Calcio succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ecuador had controlled the match.