Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marek Brayford got the match started through his kick off. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Peng Qi Chong got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 5th match minute, Astreix&ObelixSoccer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 박 태 to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peng Qi Chong in the 12th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the game, Peng Qi Chong cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Julio Vera was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Andrejs Upītis fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Astreix&ObelixSoccer's protests and gave Andrejs Upītis a yellow card for diving instead. In the 14th match minute, Astreix&ObelixSoccer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrejs Upītis to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera came out of the goal in the 17th minute to try and stop a shot by Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Peng Qi Chong. But to his dismay, Peng Qi Chong quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marek Brayford in the 22nd minute of the match. Osvaldo Alvarenga blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. After 28 played minutes Astreix&ObelixSoccer got a freekick which was hit by 박 태. Peng Qi Chong'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 29th minute of play. In the 31st minute of the match Astreix&ObelixSoccer got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sacha Lilley ran over to the corner to take the kick. With a little luck, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl got control of the ball when Felix Montenegro tried to sneak it across the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Qi Chong came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Daniel Zorita stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peng Qi Chong, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Marek Brayford stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Marek Brayford tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's 韩克兴 was substituted for Manuel Viñaspre. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalie prevented a goal. Martyon Diehl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 65th minute of play. When Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Peng Qi Chong in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Astreix&ObelixSoccer booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gisbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Sven Biörkman was substituted for Marek Brayford. Camilo Gisbert kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Andrejs Upītis hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After having played for 74 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. Juan Sebastián Puig kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Sacha Lilley stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Sacha Lilley tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 79 played minutes Astreix&ObelixSoccer got a freekick which was hit by Peng Qi Chong. In the 80th minute, Daniel Zorita 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. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho got a free kick in the 81st minute. Peng Qi Chong came free with the goalkeeper in the 82nd 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 was out of position in the 82 minute of play, and Peng Qi Chong capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Peng Qi Chong really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. After 86 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Luis Andino. In the 91st minute, Sacha Lilley made a precise shot to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Astreix&ObelixSoccer were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Ecuador's much stronger midfield.