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Match Report
GreenUnited Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Max Stevens started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Max Stevens managed to get in a good position for a shot. GreenUnited's supporters rose to their feet, but Max Stevens 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. Max Stevens's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 8 minutes into the match, GreenUnited's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Sebastián Torrico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as GreenUnited's Max Stevens slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Julio Vera. That made the score 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. 18 minutes into the game, Camilo Gisbert was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ecuador's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GreenUnited the free kick. After 19 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Camilo Gisbert. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Dănilă in the 20th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Zorita in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sebastián Torrico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yaman Akar's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Julio Vera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastián Torrico having to interfere. A collision led to GreenUnited getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Carlomagno Vellosillo hit a great ball. 41 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joao Zuazo. Sebastián Torrico stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristian Sancho's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. After 45 minutes, Cristian Sancho made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. GreenUnited's Sebastián Torrico tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastián Torrico having to interfere. When GreenUnited's Edward Chaniago in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. When Carlomagno Vellosillo fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored GreenUnited's protests and gave Carlomagno Vellosillo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 69th match minute, GreenUnited was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlomagno Vellosillo to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaman Akar in the 80th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, GreenUnited's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Sebastián Torrico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Chaniago, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. After some careless play in the GreenUnited defense, Cristian Sancho kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sebastián Torrico. The GreenUnited fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sebastián Torrico should have stopped the shot. In the 91st minute, Frans Laine hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.
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