Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rosario Cabrera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the match, MI EQUIPO's Rosario Cabrera sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rosario Cabrera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 16th minute. Ecuador's Felix Montenegro was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Franco Verdeja in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Nerio Leal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, MI EQUIPO's Franco Verdeja got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Franco Verdeja made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. In the 32nd minute, Daniel Zorita 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. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Franco Verdeja made a huge save. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Franco Verdeja didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Franco Verdeja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 43rd minute of the match. Dalmau Salazar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rosario Cabrera to make the kick off. The corner led MI EQUIPO's Nerio Leal to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Rosario Cabrera charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rosario Cabrera the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a defensive mix-up in MI EQUIPO's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franco Verdeja came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in MI EQUIPO's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franco Verdeja came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 66 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Franco Verdeja narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 67 minutes into the game, Raúl Barrientos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MI EQUIPO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After 67 played minutes MI EQUIPO got a freekick which was hit by Raúl Barrientos. After 70 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Sancho. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Ecuador booed when MI EQUIPO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Policarpio Palomares didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Gisbert to maneuver through the defense. Rosario Cabrera fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Franco Verdeja took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olivar Coya kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. In the 87th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 92nd minute, Cristian Sancho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Camilo Gisbert's late challenge caught a MI EQUIPO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Camilo Gisbert helped the player get up and apologised. In the 95th minute, Camilo Gisbert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.