Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 1947 FC's Goren Baños started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Marcelino Nuxila made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Goren Baños in the 7th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo-Hernán Vallejo in the 9th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to 1947 FC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Huang Bing Ran hit a great ball. 1947 FC's Marcelino Nuxila proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save 1947 FC from getting a goal against them. In the 14th minute Goren Baños shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 1947 FC's Goren Baños got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cristobal Baumar charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristobal Baumar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 23rd minute, Cristobal Baumar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 25th minute of the match, Luis Andino tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marcelino Nuxila saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 26th minute. A nice corner shot did that Daniel Zorita got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Marcelino Nuxila quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 33 minutes into the match, 1947 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Marcelino Nuxila 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 Huang Bing Ran, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. In the 38th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustín Saelices to maneuver through the defense. If Goren Baños had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Zorita to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Huang Bing Ran in the 54th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 55 in the game by Goren Baños from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. 1947 FC's Gustavo-Hernán Vallejo got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, 1947 FC's Cristobal Baumar got a free kick in the 65th minute. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 1947 FC's goalie prevented a goal. Cristian Sancho hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. A collision led to 1947 FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Nemesio Austin hit a great ball. A collision led to 1947 FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Nemesio Austin hit a great ball. 76 minutes into the match, 1947 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Marcelino Nuxila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Americo Artal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind 1947 FC's goalkeeper Marcelino Nuxila, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Americo Artal in the 80th minute of the match. When Tyler Durden fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 1947 FC's protests and gave Tyler Durden a yellow card for diving instead. After 92 played minutes 1947 FC got a freekick which was hit by Tyler Durden. Marcelino Nuxila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.