Challenge

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Constantino Idacio got the match started through his kick off. In the 8th match minute, Piratas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Francesco to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 10th minute of play forced Piratas FC's goalkeeper Raimond Lenk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Piratas FC's Constantino Idacio got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raimond Lenk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. After 22 played minutes Piratas FC got a freekick which was hit by Czeslaw Bochynski. In the 23rd minute, Agustín Saelices left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 27 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Raimond Lenk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Montenegro in the 28th minute of play forced Piratas FC's goalkeeper Raimond Lenk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raimond Lenk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 31st minute of play forced Piratas FC's goalkeeper Raimond Lenk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Raimond Lenk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador's Cristian Sancho got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Spyros Zacharioudakis kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Angelo Rolado managed to get in a good position for a shot. Piratas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Angelo Rolado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Raimond Lenk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 40th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raimond Lenk made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 47 played minutes Piratas FC got a freekick which was hit by Spyros Zacharioudakis.

Raimond Lenk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luis Andino in the 51st minute. In the 53rd minute of the match Piratas FC got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Roman Steven ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Ecuador's goalie and right to Cleto Onofre. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Ecuador's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. 56 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goalkeeper Raimond Lenk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. After 56 minutes, Constantino Idacio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Piratas FC and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. Constantino Idacio kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angelo Rolado in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daniel Zorita's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Raimond Lenk firmly grabbed it by the left post. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Piratas FC's Raimond Lenk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Piratas FC from getting a goal against them. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raimond Lenk having to interfere. Roman Steven hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Constantino Idacio struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Piratas FC. An unexpected shot in the 78th minute by Daniel Zorita got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Daniel Zorita came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Raimond Lenk could save by the left post. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 84th minute after Piratas FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Felix Montenegro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Raimond Lenk quite easily take care of the ball. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raimond Lenk having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Raimond Lenk in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 89 minutes into the game, Cleto Onofre was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Piratas FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. After a rather tough play, Piratas FC's Cleto Onofre got a free kick in the 89th minute. Raimond Lenk made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 95 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Raimond Lenk managed to make a qualified save. Piratas FC's players were relieved. In the 96th minute, Piratas FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When the final whistle sounded Ecuador left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Piratas FC.