Challenge

Aleschi Stadium
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alvin Nordström started the match with the kick off. Federico Lenci made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 6th minute of play. After having played for 15 minutes, Alvin Nordström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Aleschi FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvin Nordström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 16 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Federico Lenci narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Daniel Zorita scored 0-1 in the 22nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Federico Lenci, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 25 minutes, Alvin Nordström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Aleschi FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvin Nordström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Armindo Candeias tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Daniel Zorita ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Federico Lenci was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carter Raniolo in the 36th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Aleschi FC's Septian Adriansyah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Julio Vera didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Armindo Candeias went, in the 41st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. If Armindo Candeias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 47th minute, Felix Montenegro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aleschi FC's Alvin Nordström got a good chance for a goal in the 48th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

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. Federico Lenci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 54 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita 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 56th minute, Camilo Gisbert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 58thth minute of the game Armindo Candeias who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, Aleschi FC's Federico Lenci got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Alvin Nordström stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Alvin Nordström tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Felix Montenegro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Federico Lenci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Federico Lenci made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 69th minute. 69 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Federico Lenci. Cristian Sancho showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armindo Candeias, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Septian Adriansyah managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aleschi FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Septian Adriansyah was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aleschi FC's Federico Lenci proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Aleschi FC from getting a goal against them. When Aleschi FC's Armindo Candeias in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after Aleschi FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Alberigo Chizzo thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Federico Lenci, a very annoying self made goal in the 84th minute which led to 1-4. In the 88th minute, Antonello Consalvi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armindo Candeias in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind.