Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita 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. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patric Bierhoff in the 4th minute of play. Julio Vera came out of the goal in the 9th minute to try and stop a shot by FC KALELİ's Patric Bierhoff. But to his dismay, Patric Bierhoff quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Yavuz Selimhan Gulson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Agustín Saelices in the 12th minute of play. Yavuz Selimhan Gulson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Yavuz Selimhan Gulson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the match, FC KALELİ's Patric Bierhoff sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 20th minute of the match FC KALELİ 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. Antoni Camarasa ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led FC KALELİ's Antoni Camarasa to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Yavuz Selimhan Gulson 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 24th minute. After 27 minutes, Nazil Sağlamtürk made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Ecuador's Julio Vera tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 30 minutes into the match, FC KALELİ's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Yavuz Selimhan Gulson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the FC KALELİ defense, Daniel Zorita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Yavuz Selimhan Gulson. The FC KALELİ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Yavuz Selimhan Gulson should have stopped the shot. In the 38th match minute, FC KALELİ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nazil Sağlamtürk to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, FC KALELİ's Patric Bierhoff sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Ecuador booed when FC KALELİ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antoni Camarasa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Patric Bierhoff was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Sebastián Puig to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patric Bierhoff in the 54th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Patric Bierhoff in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Yavuz Selimhan Gulson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patric Bierhoff, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Servet Okaner hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patric Bierhoff in the 74th minute of play. In the 79th match minute, FC KALELİ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guaberto Ihintza to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, FC KALELİ's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Yavuz Selimhan Gulson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristian Sancho didn't have the luck on his side when he, from a short distance, got a opportunity for a shot on goal in the 82nd minute. The shot missed the goal on the right side and Cristian Sancho ran dejectedly back to his position. Nazil Sağlamtürk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luis Andino made in the 87th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Cristian Sancho immediately put the ball in play. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Patric Bierhoff managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC KALELİ's supporters rose to their feet, but Patric Bierhoff 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. 89 minutes into the game, Guaberto Ihintza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC KALELİ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. In the 89th match minute, FC KALELİ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guaberto Ihintza to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Camilo Gisbert got a free kick in the 94th minute. When the referee blew the final whistle, FC KALELİ could leave the field as winners, despite Ecuador having more of the ball for most of the match.