Challenge

Gradevo Stadion
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 4th minute of play forced Джуджан's goalkeeper Niki Kalkandzhiev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute Luis Andino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niki Kalkandzhiev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 11th minute, Luis Andino made a precise shot to the right of Niki Kalkandzhiev. Джуджан's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 14th minute Luis Andino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niki Kalkandzhiev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niki Kalkandzhiev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anatoly Karpov in the 18thth 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. Luis Andino 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. In the 43rd minute, Anselmo La Marca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulryk Robak in the 52nd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 59 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Agustín Saelices. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koldo Baltanas in the 62nd minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Koldo Baltanas came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a free kick in the 64th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anatoly Karpov in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Daniel Zorita came free with the goalkeeper in the 81st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Niki Kalkandzhiev could save by the left post. Cristian Sancho's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Niki Kalkandzhiev firmly grabbed it by the left post. It was a well-played corner which Felix Montenegro managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. When Джуджан's Anatoly Karpov in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 87 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. The Джуджан fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.