Challenge

Bobby Moore Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Daniel Zorita made the kick off and thus started the match. Danny Ings's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Julio Vera firmly grabbed it by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 5th minute of play forced Elizabeth Three Lions FC's goalkeeper Jesus Satordi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jesus Satordi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of play. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Danny Ings kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Julio Vera. The Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Julio Vera should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th 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. Jesus Satordi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Luis Andino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jesus Satordi having to interfere. In the 29th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesus Satordi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jesus Satordi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jesus Satordi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jesus Satordi quite easily take care of the ball. When Luis Andino, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 41 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Jesus Satordi was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Elizabeth Three Lions FC's goalkeeper Jesus Satordi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th 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. Jesus Satordi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Richard Scholten was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Paul Wilson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Butler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Elizabeth Three Lions FC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Satordi 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Cristian Sancho kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jesus Satordi. That made the score 1-2 in the 59 minute of play. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 63rd minute, but Jesus Satordi got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Elizabeth Three Lions FC hanging dry this time. After a rather tough play, Elizabeth Three Lions FC's Richard Butler got a free kick in the 67th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Sancho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jesus Satordi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Sancho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jesus Satordi having to make a save. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Luis Andino hit a great ball. Jesus Satordi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 82nd minute of play. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Jesus Satordi made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danny Ings in the 86th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Richard Scholten hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. 93 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jesus Satordi. Elizabeth Three Lions FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. When the match was over Ecuador could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Elizabeth Three Lions FC throughout the match.