Challenge

Stadium of Light
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jerzy Niedbalski took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Aarhus & Targówek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Przemyslaw Walas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jerzy Niedbalski in the 8th minute of play. Przemyslaw Walas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jerzy Niedbalski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. In the 13th minute of the match Patricio Nevada sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 14 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 16th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Montenegro to maneuver through the defense. Patricio Nevada received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 23rd minute of play forced Aarhus & Targówek FC's goalkeeper Przemyslaw Walas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute Aarhus & Targówek FC were awarded a corner. Lucjan Ludwa went to the cornerflag to take it. 32 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Przemyslaw Walas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Przemyslaw Walas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felix Montenegro in the 35th minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Aarhus & Targówek FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Ecuador:s goal. Przemyslaw Walas had in the 37thth 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 40th minute of play forced Aarhus & Targówek FC's goalkeeper Przemyslaw Walas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Daniel Zorita fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ecuador's protests and gave Daniel Zorita a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Aarhus & Targówek FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Zorita didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniel Zorita to make the kick off. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustín Saelices got free with Przemyslaw Walas in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Aarhus & Targówek FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Barnaba Degutis hit a great ball. An unexpected shot in the 64th minute by Cristian Sancho got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 67 minutes into the match, Aarhus & Targówek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Przemyslaw Walas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Przemyslaw Walas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. When Aarhus & Targówek FC's Jerzy Niedbalski in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Aarhus & Targówek FC's Przemyslaw Walas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Aarhus & Targówek FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jerzy Niedbalski in the 84th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Przemyslaw Walas firmly grabbed it by the left post. Felix Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ecuador's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.