Challenge

Polar Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. Arvo Kena struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Dundee. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of play forced FC Dundee's goalkeeper Ain Averin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kaido Jaas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Dundee were awarded a corner in the 9th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arvo Kena took the corner. Ain Averin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Daniel Zorita's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ain Averin was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. If Hardi Lind had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 25th minute of play forced FC Dundee's goalkeeper Ain Averin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arvo Kena in the 34th minute of play. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hardi Lind in the 41st minute of the match. Hardi Lind came free with the goalkeeper in the 43rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Julio Vera could save by the left post. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arvo Kena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

FC Dundee's Arno Luuk was substituted for Hardi Lind. FC Dundee's Edvin Hargi was substituted for Kaido Jaas. In the 52nd minute Arno Luuk 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. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arno Luuk in the 56th minute of the match. A collision led to FC Dundee getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Edvin Hargi hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Arno Luuk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When FC Dundee's Arno Luuk in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. FC Dundee's Guido Arujärv managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Primitivo Andino in the 72 minute of the game. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arno Luuk in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Arno Luuk 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. After a rather tough play, FC Dundee's Edvin Hargi got a free kick in the 76th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ain Averin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Joosep Hindremäe kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 84th minute of play forced FC Dundee's goalkeeper Ain Averin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, FC Dundee's Ain Averin got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Antonio Arias got a free kick in the 90th minute. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arno Luuk in the 93rd minute of play. 94 minutes into the match, FC Dundee's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Ain Averin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 96 minutes on the clock, Antonio Arias commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 96th minute of the game. One of Ecuador:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FC Dundee:s goal. Julio Vera had in the 98thth minute some difficulties stopping Arno Luuk's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Dundee fans cheered their team off the field, for while Ecuador had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.