Challenge

Melina Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 2nd minute of play forced Janusze's goalkeeper Bocho Bumbalov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 played minutes Janusze got a freekick which was hit by Bogumil Brataniec. After a rather tough play, Janusze's Wieslaw Kempski got a free kick in the 13th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Waldemar Brataniec during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 23 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when György Hubina came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Waldemar Brataniec had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tostão Mota in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bocho Bumbalov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 33rd minute of play. After having played for 36 minutes, Tostão Mota managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Janusze's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tostão Mota 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 43rd minute, Daniel Zorita ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bocho Bumbalov was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

51 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Tostão Mota came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, Janusze's goalkeeper Bocho Bumbalov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Bocho Bumbalov made a huge save. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Waldemar Brataniec, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Cristian Sancho might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Bocho Bumbalov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristian Sancho ran back to his position shaking his head. György Hubina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Bocho Bumbalov made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tostão Mota in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Sizwe Phakathi kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 76th match minute, Janusze was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sizwe Phakathi to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Bocho Bumbalov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 86 minutes in the game, Daniel Zorita fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Bocho Bumbalov having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sylwester Ostrowski in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bocho Bumbalov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. A collision led to Janusze getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. György Hubina hit a great ball. Ecuador played a much better game than Janusze and deserved their victory. The Janusze players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.