Challenge

Estádio Mirasselvas
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Limeirinha FC's Abelardo Larra 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. 4 minutes into the match, Limeirinha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Diogo Dionísio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Guilherme Alvarenga during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 4th minute, one of Limeirinha FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Limeirinha FC. Diogo Dionísio had in the 6thth minute some difficulties stopping Daniel Zorita's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hortêncio Furlan, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Diogo Dionísio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ecuador's Felix Montenegro in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Limeirinha FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd match minute, Limeirinha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Blue to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kauan Sá in the 34th minute of play. 37 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Diogo Dionísio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 47th minute of play forced Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper Diogo Dionísio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the 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 away team seemed most concentrated when Daniel Zorita stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Limeirinha FC's Diogo Dionísio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Limeirinha FC from getting a goal against them. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 55th minute, Betinho Guimarães hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Ecuador fans' excitement grew in the 59th match minute when Ecuador's Cristian Sancho looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Cristian Sanchos short, quick shot in the 69thth minute got Diogo Dionísio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Diogo Dionísio made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. In the 72nd match minute, Limeirinha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guilherme Alvarenga to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Diogo Dionísio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Diogo Dionísio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Limeirinha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guilherme Alvarenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th 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. Diogo Dionísio made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. 81 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Diogo Dionísio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Guilherme Alvarenga kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. The Limeirinha FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.