Challenge

José Grabicoski P
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Paraná Clube PG's goalkeeper Oswaldo Velloso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Felix Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Felix Montenegro came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Ecuador fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Felix Montenegro couldn't finish the play. Oswaldo Velloso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 8th minute of the match. Oswaldo Velloso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute of the match. In the 15th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Oswaldo Velloso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Oswaldo Velloso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 22nd match minute, Paraná Clube PG was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Durvalino Paranaense to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustín Saelices to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Montenegro in the 29th minute of play forced Paraná Clube PG's goalkeeper Oswaldo Velloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Paraná Clube PG booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Ernani Rosa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Paraná Clube PG's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After 41 played minutes Paraná Clube PG got a freekick which was hit by Ernani Rosa. 44 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roberto Eger. 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. Oswaldo Velloso made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernani Rosa in the 64th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 67 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Arias. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Eger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 69 minutes into the game, Paraná Clube PG's Ernani Rosa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Eger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Eger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Oswaldo Velloso. Daniel Zorita showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernani Rosa in the 87th minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Eger in the 90th minute of play. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.