Challenge

Stade de la Taverne
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Matheo Trehin made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 3rd minute of play forced Les Loups du Vercors's goalkeeper Lucho Putin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Matheo Trehin. Matheo Trehin might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Matheo Trehin ran back to his position shaking his head. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Lucho Putin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustín Saelices in the 7th minute of the match. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saúl Valentim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of play forced Les Loups du Vercors's goalkeeper Lucho Putin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by Les Loups du Vercors's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 19th minute. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Lucho Putin in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The attack was good, but when Luis Andino in the 19th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Matheo Trehins short, quick shot in the 21stth minute got Julio Vera to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Matheo Trehin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lucho Putin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. When Matheo Trehin fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Les Loups du Vercors's protests and gave Matheo Trehin a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Les Loups du Vercors's Matheo Trehin got a free kick in the 31st minute. Života Bilibajkič kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After having played for 35 minutes, Agustín Saelices managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Agustín Saelices was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Les Loups du Vercors's Matheo Trehin in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Agustín Saelices managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Agustín Saelices was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lucho Putin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 43rd minute, Oro Macías hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. When the match had gone on for 59 minutes, Daniel Zorita took a quick shot and it went in 0-1 without a chance for Lucho Putin to make any attempt to save it. In the 62nd minute, Oro Macías hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luis Andino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Lucho Putin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Urbano Xabat's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. A collision led to Les Loups du Vercors getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Oro Macías hit a great ball. Les Loups du Vercors made a substitution. Maurice Lalanne replaced Anatole Le Roch. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matheo Trehin in the 89th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matheo Trehin in the 91st minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Lucho Putin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Ecuador played a much better game than Les Loups du Vercors and deserved their victory. The Les Loups du Vercors players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.