Challenge

Morumbi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Laerte Bezerra made the kick off which started today's match. Teodoro Jacinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 2nd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Sergio Rengifo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sergio Rengifo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergio Rengifo, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Sergio Rengifo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. After 11 minutes, Daniel Zorita made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. São Paulo da Floresta's Teodoro Jacinto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 20th minute, Cristian Sancho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Teodoro Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agustín Saelices, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In the 25th minute, Cristian Sancho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 36 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's Sergio Rengifo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ecuador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 37th minute, when Sergio Rengifo scored to the left of an out of position Julio Vera, making the score, 2-2. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Primitivo Andino hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

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. Teodoro Jacinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cauan da Mata in the 53rd minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's Sergio Rengifo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. São Paulo da Floresta's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sandu Ţipirig in the 62nd minute. The corner led São Paulo da Floresta's Sandu Ţipirig to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 64 minutes into the game, São Paulo da Floresta's Sergio Rengifo 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, 3-2. Daniel Zorita came free with the goalkeeper in the 69th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Teodoro Jacinto could save by the left post. With a little luck, São Paulo da Floresta's Teodoro Jacinto got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sergio Rengifo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Sancho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodoro Jacinto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Valério Toledo hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. In the 80th minute, São Paulo da Floresta's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Teodoro Jacinto made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodoro Jacinto having to interfere. São Paulo da Floresta's Ruy Lima managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Primitivo Andino in the 90 minute of the game. The São Paulo da Floresta support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.