Challenge

Arena Votorantim
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Zorita got the match started through his kick off. After having played for 3 minutes, Leonidas Arias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mitnarotov FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leonidas Arias 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 7th 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. Cemalettin Yatman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 8th minute of the match. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mitnarotov FC's goalie prevented a goal. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Taylor Swift in the 17th minute. After 20 minutes Mitnarotov FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cemalettin Yatman having to interfere. After having played for 24 minutes, Taylor Swift managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mitnarotov FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Taylor Swift was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Mitnarotov FC's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cemalettin Yatman came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cemalettin Yatman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 31st match minute, Mitnarotov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sylwester Tscherner to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Sancho in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cemalettin Yatman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 36thth minute of the game Daniel Zorita who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mitnarotov FC's Cemalettin Yatman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 37 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Cemalettin Yatman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th 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. Cemalettin Yatman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Agustín Saelices managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Agustín Saelices was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cemalettin Yatman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Mitnarotov FC made a substitution. Percival Koehler replaced Leonidas Arias. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Percival Koehler to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Sancho in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cemalettin Yatman saved Mitnarotov FC from getting behind. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hortêncio Rosa in the 59th minute of play. Cemalettin Yatman was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Felix Montenegro showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 61 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Taylor Swift in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Mitnarotov FC's Hu Yao Nan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 72nd minute Mitnarotov FC were awarded a corner. Ulryk Babicki went to the cornerflag to take it. The audience thought a goal was coming when Felix Montenegro got free with Cemalettin Yatman in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Mitnarotov FC's Cemalettin Yatman got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 84 played minutes Mitnarotov FC got a freekick which was hit by Hu Yao Nan. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 87 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Zorita. 90 minutes into the match, Mitnarotov FC's goalkeeper Cemalettin Yatman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. After a defensive mix-up in Mitnarotov FC's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cemalettin Yatman 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. 95 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cemalettin Yatman, 0-3. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.