Challenge

El Gallinero
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 3rd minute of play forced La Maquina 9-12-18's goalkeeper Jose Vimaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 3 minutes of play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jose Vimaro was left in no man's land by his defense there! Felix Montenegro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jose Vimaro having to interfere. Albert Gaardahl received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Julio Vera came out and tried to block the shot, but Albert Gaardahl slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 8th minute. After 14 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Agustín Saelices. The crowd rose to their feet as La Maquina 9-12-18's Albert Gaardahl slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Julio Vera. That made the score 2-1 after 15 minutes of play. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Albert Gaardahl sent off a good shot on target. Jose Vimaro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristian Sancho's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Ahmet Baki Tecimer kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Julio Vera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Albert Gaardahl showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 35 minute of play. Albert Gaardahl's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Agustín Saelices sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bastien Domenge kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Luis Andino 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. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

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. The supporters of Ecuador booed when La Maquina 9-12-18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Ignazio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jose Vimaro made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in La Maquina 9-12-18's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jose Vimaro 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. Albert Gaardahl fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Jose Vimaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Albert Gaardahl took the ball and in the 73 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 4-1. La Maquina 9-12-18's Jose Vimaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 78th minute of play. In the 80th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jose Vimaro was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post.