Challenge

ADEM JASHARI
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Luciano Trigo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's Luciano Trigo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Luciano Trigo 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. Felix Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A.K.Sh Albania's Maximino Berto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute of play. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after A.K.Sh Albania's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Luis Andino got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Maximino Berto quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Luis Andino put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Maximino Berto. Maximino Berto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 21 played minutes A.K.Sh Albania got a freekick which was hit by Mandi Oca. Besart Pango's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.K.Sh Albania's goalie prevented a goal. Besart Pango in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 34th minute Luis Andino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maximino Berto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 35 minutes A.K.Sh Albania'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. At last the ball reached Daniel Zorita at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of A.K.Sh Albania. 1-2. Maximino Berto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 40th minute of play. Maximino Berto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 41st minute of play. In the 43rd minute, Antonio Arias 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 Luciano Trigo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's Nertil Ramos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

58 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maximino Berto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mandi Oca during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mandi Oca hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. After 71 minutes of play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita made it 2-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maximino Berto was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luciano Trigo in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. The supporters of Ecuador booed when A.K.Sh Albania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergio-Roberto Ramos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximino Berto. A.K.Sh Albania's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-6. Nertil Ramos charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nertil Ramos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, A.K.Sh Albania's Nertil Ramos got a free kick in the 81st minute. 84 minutes into the match, Luciano Trigo notched a goal, 3-6, to the right of Ecuador's Julio Vera. Julio Vera was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 87 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's Luciano Trigo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luis Andino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The A.K.Sh Albania fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.