Challenge

KENAN YAŞAR STADYUMU
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Daniel Zorita started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 3rd minute of play forced BELİZE CK's goalkeeper Songurbey Ulutaş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Osman Nuri Önen sent off a good shot on target. Felix Montenegro struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Songurbey Ulutaş didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Songurbey Ulutaş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of play forced BELİZE CK's goalkeeper Songurbey Ulutaş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 24 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 29th minute, Osman Nuri Önen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 31 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Songurbey Ulutaş. BELİZE CK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Sancho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandrinho Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sandrinho Torres in the 34th minute of play. Sandrinho Torres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Osman Nuri Önen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Osman Nuri Önen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Ecuador were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sandrinho Torres made a kick off. 50 minutes in the game, Cristian Sancho fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Songurbey Ulutaş having to interfere. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Songurbey Ulutaş didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Songurbey Ulutaş having to interfere. 66 minutes into the game, BELİZE CK's Szczepan Hajder 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, 1-1. Songurbey Ulutaş was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cristian Sancho showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 70 minute of play. 74 minutes had been played when some careless play by BELİZE CK'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 Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Songurbey Ulutaş in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 77 minutes into the match, BELİZE CK's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Songurbey Ulutaş reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Songurbey Ulutaş in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 79th minute after BELİZE CK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Daniel Zorita made a great header on Ecuador's corner, it was just that BELİZE CK's Songurbey Ulutaş managed to reach the ball for a save. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Szczepan Hajder, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.