Challenge

Estádio Leãozão
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Daniel Zorita might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Charlie Hennenberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Daniel Zorita ran back to his position shaking his head. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Azevedo in the 7th minute of play. Charlie Hennenberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 9th minute of play. Caetano De Bruyne in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristiano Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristiano Azevedo in the 13th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charlie Hennenberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Caetano De Bruyne who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cristiano Azevedo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 18th minute of play forced Leão de Judá's goalkeeper Charlie Hennenberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Felix Montes hit a great ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caetano De Bruyne in the 28th 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 Cristiano Azevedo in the 29th minute of play. 34 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Charlie Hennenberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 37th minute, Severino Azevedo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leão de Judá's Charlie Hennenberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 39th minute of play. Charlie Hennenberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 43rd minute of the match. Charlie Hennenberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Leão de Judá was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Freddy Rincón didn't get a good kick on the ball.

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. Cristiano Azevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. 58 minutes into the match, Leão de Judá's Severino Azevedo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 59th minute Leão de Judá were awarded a corner. Cesinha Pitta went to the cornerflag to take it. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caetano De Bruyne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Leão de Judá was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesinha Pitta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Charlie Hennenberg having to interfere. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Azevedo in the 71st minute of play. Caetano De Bruyne struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leão de Judá. In the 86th minute, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Charlie Hennenberg. Charlie Hennenberg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Charlie Hennenberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 91st match minute, Leão de Judá was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severino Azevedo to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Leão de Judá was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesinha Pitta didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Felix Montenegro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Felix Montenegro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Charlie Hennenberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 96 minutes into the game, Luz Palacio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Charlie Hennenberg. Luz Palacio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. The Leão de Judá supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Ecuador's performance. The match ended with a win for Ecuador.