Challenge

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) FC Arsenal Varna's Lyuben Vlaykovski 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 Lyuben Vlaykovski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 11 minutes into the match, FC Arsenal Varna's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Montenegro came free, but Zhecho Tomev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zhecho Tomev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felix Montenegro in the 14th minute of play. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zhecho Tomev having to interfere. Zhecho Tomev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 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 23rd minute. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Luis Andino fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Zhecho Tomev quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 26th minute of play forced FC Arsenal Varna's goalkeeper Zhecho Tomev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Arsenal Varna's goalie prevented a goal. Zhecho Tomev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 31st minute of play. Zhecho Tomev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Zhecho Tomev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 39th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the game, Lyuben Vlaykovski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Julio Vera was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Peep Jüriöö hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Zhecho Tomev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

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. 55 minutes into the match, FC Arsenal Varna's goalkeeper Zhecho Tomev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rosen Penchovski in the 57th minute of play. Zhecho Tomev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 58th minute. 59 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Arsenal Varna'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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lyuben Vlaykovski in the 61st minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Peep Jüriöö's late challenge caught a Ecuador's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Peep Jüriöö helped the player get up and apologised. Peep Jüriöö hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. 68 minutes into the match, FC Arsenal Varna's goalkeeper Zhecho Tomev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. 71 minutes into the match, FC Arsenal Varna's goalkeeper Zhecho Tomev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. Zhecho Tomev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felix Montenegro in the 76th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Lyuben Vlaykovski came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 84 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Rosen Penchovski came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, FC Arsenal Varna's goalkeeper Zhecho Tomev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felix Montenegro. Lyuben Vlaykovski kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After 93 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Zorita. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lyuben Vlaykovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Ecuador's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because FC Arsenal Varna had won, even though Ecuador had held more of the ball.