Challenge

Estádio Brittão
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Acácio Vasco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Eurico Peixoto might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Eurico Peixoto ran back to his position shaking his head. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eurico Peixoto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ibis Football Club's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Acácio Vasco 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. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Acácio Vasco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Acácio Vasco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Sancho might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Acácio Vasco. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristian Sancho ran back to his position shaking his head. Eurico Peixoto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eurico Peixoto in the 24th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Ibis Football Club's Eurico Peixoto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ibis Football Club were awarded a corner in the 27th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Felipe Gaúcho took the corner. Acácio Vasco 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 29th minute. After a rather tough play, Ibis Football Club's Per-Oskar Nordstedt got a free kick in the 31st minute. It was a well-played corner which Luis Andino managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eurico Peixoto in the 38th 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. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eurico Peixoto, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Luis Andino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Acácio Vasco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Ibis Football Club getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Lauro Cordeiro hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 47th minute of play forced Ibis Football Club's goalkeeper Acácio Vasco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Acácio Vasco made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Eurico Peixoto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. In the 65th minute, Amauri Lago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 66 minutes into the match, Ibis Football Club's Eurico Peixoto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luis Andino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Felix Montenegro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Acácio Vasco. That made the score 0-1 in the 76 minute of play. Camilo Gisbert got a throw-in 79 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Daniel Zorita. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Ibis Football Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lauro Cordeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st 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. Acácio Vasco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 84 minutes Ibis Football Club'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. The corner led to Ecuador's Luis Andino getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 88 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Eurico Peixoto came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Ibis Football Club's Acácio Vasco got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. 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.